Nepeta binaloudensis
Jamzad
Lamiaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Nepeta binaloudensis is a herbaceous perennial plant with erect, branched stems; it can grow around 70cm tall[
2164- Title
- Nepeta Menthoides Boiss. & Buhse and Species Allied to it in Iran
- Publication
- Iran. Joum. Bot. 5(1): 17-27 1991
- Author
- Jamzad Z.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
]
The plant is commonly harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and is sold for medicinal use in the markets of Iran[
1776- Title
- Ethnobotanical investigation of traditional medicinal plants commercialized in the markets of Mashhad, Iran
- Publication
- March 2013 Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine 3(3):254-271
- Author
- Amiri M.S. & Joharchi M.R.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2013
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Brief information on the traditional medicinal uses of 267 species of plant in Iran
]..
The over-exploitation and unsustainable collection of Nepeta binaloudensis by local gatherers together with its limited distribution have led this species to become endangered[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
2164- Title
- Nepeta Menthoides Boiss. & Buhse and Species Allied to it in Iran
- Publication
- Iran. Joum. Bot. 5(1): 17-27 1991
- Author
- Jamzad Z.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
Range
W. Asia - northeast Iran
Habitat
North-facing slopes; at elevations from 2,000 - 3,000 metres[
2164- Title
- Nepeta Menthoides Boiss. & Buhse and Species Allied to it in Iran
- Publication
- Iran. Joum. Bot. 5(1): 17-27 1991
- Author
- Jamzad Z.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1991
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Endangered |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.70 m |
| Pollinators | Bees, Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The aerial parts of the plant are antiasthmatic, antitussive, cardiac, carminative, nerve tonic. They are used in the treatment of a range of conditions including colds, sinusitis, pulmonary infections and rheumatism[
1776- Title
- Ethnobotanical investigation of traditional medicinal plants commercialized in the markets of Mashhad, Iran
- Publication
- March 2013 Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine 3(3):254-271
- Author
- Amiri M.S. & Joharchi M.R.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2013
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Brief information on the traditional medicinal uses of 267 species of plant in Iran
,
2162- Title
- Iranian Medicinal Plants: From Ethnomedicine to Actual Studies
- Publication
- Medicina 2020, 56, 97, 53 pages
- Author
- Buso P. et al
- Website
- http://10.3390/medicina56030097
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2020
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
As a folk medicine, the plant is commonly used to treat digestive diseases. A decoction or infusion is used to treat nervous disorders and stress[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
]
Combined with thyme (Thymus spp.), a decoction it is used for the treatment of gastrointestinal and digestive diseases
Combined with mountain tea (Stachys lavandulifolia) and Kakuti (Ziziphora clinopodioides), an infusion is used for the treatment of colds and digestive diseases[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
]
The plant is used externally to treat rheumatism[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
].
Traditional healers use a decoction of the plant to treat stomach pain, nervous disorders and digestive system disorders[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
]
They combine it with plants such as jujube (Ziziphus jujube) and coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum) for treating asthma, respiratory disorders and also calming the nerves[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
]
They use a decoction, combined with Shirazi thyme (Zataria multiflora) plus marigold (Calendula officinalis) or chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita) for treating headaches and migraine[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
]
Infused with herbs such as Shirazi thyme (Zataria multiflora), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and poppy (Papaver sp.), it is used for the treatment of colds, nervous disorders and stress[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
]
The essential oil, combined with Dracocephalum muldavica is used to treat sinusitis and headache[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
]
A decoction, combined with Iranian hyacinth (Nardostachys sp.) is used for the treatment of colds and nervous disorders[
2163- Title
- Ethnopharmacology of Nepeta binaludensis Jamzad a Highly Threatened
Medicinal Plant of Iran
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants 2009, 8(30): 29-35 | B
- Author
- Nadjafi F. et al
- Website
- http://jmp.ir/article-1-362-en.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 2717-204X
- Description
- An open source document, but the text is in Persian.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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