Jing Jie (Schizonepeta tenuifolia) (Schizonepeta tenuifolia)

Jing Jie (Schizonepeta tenuifolia) is a medicinal herb used primarily for its bioactive compounds rather than macronutrient content. Macronutrient data is limited as it is consumed in small therapeutic doses (3-10g dried herb per day). Known constituents include: Volatile oils (1-2% of dry weight) dominated by pulegone (approximately 30-50% of volatile fraction), menthone (15-25%), and limonene (5-10%). Flavonoids present at approximately 0.5-1.5% dry weight, including hesperidin, luteolin, and apigenin glycosides, which contribute to anti-inflammatory activity. Phenolic acids including rosmarinic acid (quantified at approximately 0.3-0.8 mg/g dry weight) and caffeic acid derivatives. Terpenoids including schizonol and schizonepetol (bicyclic monoterpene ketones characteristic to this species), estimated at 0.1-0.5% dry weight. Trace minerals detected include potassium, calcium, and magnesium, though concentrations are not well-documented in pharmacopeial literature. Crude fiber content is approximately 15-20% of dry weight typical for aerial plant parts. Protein content is estimated at 8-12% dry weight. Bioavailability notes: volatile oils are readily absorbed via inhalation during decoction preparation and orally via gastrointestinal mucosa; flavonoid bioavailability is enhanced when prepared as water decoction at 100°C for 15-20 minutes, though heat-sensitive volatile compounds are partially degraded during extended boiling.