Are Anisomeles Indica and Perilla Frutescens in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Anisomeles Indica for Perilla Frutescens?

They share the Lamiaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Anisomeles Indica vs Perilla Frutescens

Anisomeles indica · Perilla frutescens

Anisomeles Indica

Anisomeles indica

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Anisomeles
Primary use: medicinal

Anisomeles indica, or catmint, is a species of herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia and naturalized on some Pacific islands. It belongs to Lamiaceae family. In Bangla it's called Gobura/Opang, in Hindi - Kala bhangra/Gobara. Other names - Malabar catmint, Chedayan, Gopali, Tho…

Perilla Frutescens

Perilla frutescens

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Perilla
Primary use: medicinal

Perilla frutescens, known as deulkkae or Korean perilla in Korea, as egoma in Japan, and as zisu in China, is a species of Perilla in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is an annual plant native to Southeast Asia and Indian highlands, and is traditionally grown in the Korean peninsula…

At a glance

· Both in Lamiaceae, but different genera (Anisomeles vs Perilla).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Anisomeles Indica: T; Perilla Frutescens: T.