Nepeta tenuifolia

Taxonomy and growth

Family

Labiatae

Genus

Nepeta

Life cycle

annual

Height

0.3 m

Flower type

hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Jing Jie is valued in Chinese medicine as an aromatic and warming herb. It is taken to alleviate skin conditions such as boils and itchiness^[2]. It induces sweating and is used in the treatment of fevers and chills and as a remedy for measles^[2]. I is often combined with Mentha haplocalyx^[2]. Used in Chinese medicine in the treatment of haemorrhages, especially post-natal bleeding and excessive menstruation, colds, measles and nettle rash^[1].

Environment

Range

E. Asia - Eastern China.

Habitat

Sloping forest margins, valleys; 500-2700 m. Gansu, Guizhou, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Sichuan and cultivated in Fujian, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Zhejiang^[3]

Light

full sun

Shade tolerance

light shade

Water

moderate

Soil textures

sandy, loamy, clay

Soil pH

acid, neutral, alkaline

Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil

No

Drought

intolerant

Cultivation

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Related plants

• Nepeta catariaCatmint
• Nepeta raphanorrhiza
• Nepeta tenuifolia japonica
• Acinos alpinusAlpine Calamint

References

1. Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995-00-00 ISBN 0-7513-020-31

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2. Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley. London 1996-00-00 ISBN 9-780751-303148

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3. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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