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Sau dong lanh is a type of Vietnamese herb that's often used in traditional cooking. It's also known as Vietnamese Balm or Vietnamese Lemon Mint.

It's commonly used in a variety of Vietnamese dishes including salad, soup, stews, and spring rolls.

Yes, you can grow sau dong lanh at home as it's a hardy plant that grows well in a variety of conditions.

Due to its unique flavor, it's not often used as a substitute for other herbs. However, in a pinch, you could substitute it for lemon balm or mint depending on the recipe.

It is also known as Vietnamese Balm, Vietnamese Lemon Mint, Kinh Gioi and Elsholtzia ciliata.

Yes, dried sau dong lanh can be used as a substitute for fresh, but keep in mind that you need to use less as dried herbs are more concentrated.

In traditional Vietnamese medicine, sau dong lanh is used to relieve fever, induce sweating, and improve digestion.

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It has a unique flavor that's a mixture of citrus, mint, and bitter. Some people describe it as similar to lemon balm.

Sau dong lanh is believed to possess several health benefits including aiding digestion, reducing fever, and soothing headaches.

No, it's a relatively low-maintenance plant. It needs just enough sunlight and watering.

It is best stored in the refrigerator wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel and placed in a plastic bag. This will help to maintain its freshness.

If you can't find sau dong lanh, you can use a combination of lemon balm and mint, although the flavor won't be exactly the same.

No, there are no known food interactions with sau dong lanh.

All parts of the sau dong lanh plant are edible, including the leaves and stems.

While it can be consumed both raw and cooked, cooking the herb reduces its intense flavor.