Nepeta
Nepeta, commonly known as catmint, is a versatile perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic foliage and delicate lavender flowers. Belonging to the mint family, it is widely used in landscaping to attract pollinators and in traditional herbalism for its calming, soothing properties and mild medicinal benefits in wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Nepeta
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species 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 is naturally distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the territory of Great Britain. The species is also well-documented throughout Norway. Finally, it completes its regional range within the borders of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nepeta has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, apigenin, caffeic acid, cirsimaritin, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsimaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoid aglycones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nepeta has 11 reported activities identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticancer, Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nepeta has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, bronchitis, chicken pox, coughs, dermatitis.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chicken pox | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |