Indian catnip
Nepeta hindostana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Indian catnip, scientifically known as Nepeta hindostana, is a versatile medicinal herb native to the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for its aromatic qualities, it is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic practices to address various ailments. This potent plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly in promoting relaxation and supporting digestive wellness naturally.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Indian Catnip · North Indian Catmint
- Scientific synonyms
- Nepeta Hindostana Var. Woodrowii · Thymus Nepetoides · 5 more
Names
Common Names
- Indian catnip
- North Indian Catmint
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nepeta hindostanaSynonyms
- Nepeta hindostana var. woodrowii
- Thymus nepetoides
- Nepeta ruderalis var. woodrowii
- Glechoma hindostana
- Nepeta clinopodioides
- Glechoma calaminthodes
- Nepeta calaminthoides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Nepeta as the species Nepeta hindostana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nepeta | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, it can be specifically found growing within Afghanistan. Its presence is also highly significant throughout the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits India and Nepal. Additionally, the species is documented in Pakistan. Finally, its geographical range extends into the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Nepeta hindostana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cardioprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardioprotective | Steroids (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nepeta hindostana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | Steroids (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | Steroids (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | Steroids (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic extract | Steroids (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |