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This study mainly aims to (1) document the medicinal and edible uses of Lamiaceae plants in the Dong community of Yangwei Village, Shangzhong Town, Liping County, Guizhou; (2) evaluate the chemical composition of five Lamiaceae species; and (3) provide a detailed account and assessment of the tea-making process of <jats:italic>Elsholtzia rugulosa<\/jats:italic>, a commonly used local plant, while exploring its potential for development as a specialty tea beverage.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Material and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Yangwei Village (Liping County), a representative Dong ethnic community with rich ethnobotanical knowledge of medicinal and edible plants, was selected as main study site. Ethnobotanical knowledge of Lamiaceae plants was collected through semi-structured interviews with key informants and participatory observations. Five Lamiaceae plants were chemically analyzed, with <jats:italic>E. rugulosa<\/jats:italic> selected as the primary research subject due to its traditional applications, rich bioactive compounds, and good processing adaptability. The processing workflow of <jats:italic>E. rugulosa<\/jats:italic> tea was thoroughly investigated, with improvements based on standard green, oolong, and black tea procedures. The resulting three flavored tea broths were then subjected to sensory and compound evaluations.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The survey documented 101 Lamiaceae species (39 genera), mostly herbs. Chemical analysis indicated significant development potential for <jats:italic>Prunella vulgaris<\/jats:italic>, <jats:italic>Leonurus japonicus<\/jats:italic>, and <jats:italic>Perilla frutescens<\/jats:italic>. Sensory evaluation showed optimized <jats:italic>E. rugulosa<\/jats:italic> infusions had translucent color, pure aroma, and mellow taste. The black tea flavored infusion exhibited higher total phenolics and flavonoids; the oolong tea flavored infusion excelled in free amino acids and dry matter; and the green tea flavored infusion contained the highest water extract. The optimized <jats:italic>E. rugulosa<\/jats:italic> tea enhanced taste and preserved bioactive compounds, aligning with the urban demand for health, naturally derived, and culturally meaningful beverage products.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The findings documents Dong-specific ethnobotanical knowledge in Yangwei Village Lamiaceae plants, which is valuable for both conservation and sustainable use. 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