Genus Elsholtzia is a group of perennial herbaceous plants that belong to the mint family, Lamiaceae. This genus is mainly composed of aromatic plants that are distributed in Asia, Australia, and North America. The common names for Genus Elsholtzia species include mint shrub, aromatic sage, and mintweed. These plants are known for their medicinal and culinary uses and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and headache. Some synonyms for Genus Elsholtzia include Hemidospermum, Moldavica, Perilla, and Sesamum. These synonyms are commonly used by botanists and plant enthusiasts to refer to the same genus of plants.