Smooth Catmint
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Other Names : Nepeta laevigata, 穗花荆芥, sui hua JīngJiè
See also : Catnip
special Precautions of Smooth Catmint
Health benefits and usues of Smooth Catmint
- Nepeta species are used as antispasmodic, diuretic, febrifuge, diaphoretic, antimicrobial and antiseptic agents and also in the treatment of dysentery, tooth trouble and kidney and liver diseases. Diverse biological activities viz. feline attractant, canine attractant, insect repellant and arthropod defense are accredited to the presence of biologically active iridoids/monoterpene nepetalactones in Nepeta species.
- reported to be used locally for fevers and sore throat
- an infusion of the seeds is used for dysentery.
