Nepeta menthoides
Nepeta menthoides, commonly known as Minty Nepeta, is a resilient perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic foliage. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant offers distinct menthol-like scents. Traditionally valued in herbal practices, it serves as an ornamental treasure, blending therapeutic potential with striking visual appeal in diverse gardens.
- Scientific name: Nepeta menthoides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Nepeta.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Its presence is documented in the country of Iran, where it grows naturally in the local landscape. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the neighboring territory of Iraq. These two nations represent the primary areas where its wild populations are identified. Consequently, the known range of this medicinal species is limited to these specific parts of Western Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nepeta menthoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, NO, caffeic acid, flavonoid, rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nepeta menthoides has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nepeta menthoides has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, anxiety, breast cancer, epilepsy, seizures.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |