Fish-loving friends must have found that Chinese patchouli can be found in many dishes with fish. Sprinkled with a handful of patchouli, the taste of the steamed and tender crucian carp is fantastic!

The edible parts of Chinese patchouli are usually tender stems and leaves, which can be sauted, fried or porridge. It is also widely used in cooking seasoning, "patchouli crucian carp" and "patchouli bean" are loved by many gourmets.

Apart from being used as food, the deepest impression of Chinese patchouli is huoxiang zhengqi liquid. Drinking the liquid can relieve heat stroke, air condition sickness and gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, the whole plant of Chinese patchouli has a fragrance, so it’s often combined with other fragrant plants to enhance the blind's recognition of plants.