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General Information

Nepeta ciliaris is a herbaceous perennial plant with erect, branched stems; it can grow around 60 - 90cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - India, Nepal

Habitat

Along trails, on cultivated land; at elevations from 2,000 - 3,900 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.70 m
Pollinators	Bees, Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Nepeta species generally grow best in a sunny position and a well-drained soil. Many are found in poor soils in the wild, and have a bushier growth habit in more fertile soils[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves, flowering stems and seeds are cardiotonic, carminative and stimulant[].

Decoctions prepared from the leaves are used by local residents of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary to reduce fever.
Joshandah’s preparation from this plant is largely used in India to cure catarrh, cough, respiratory disorders, common cold and fever[].
A decoction of the plant is applied topically to treat boils[].
A sherbet made with the plant is used to treat fevers and coughs[].

Root juice is used by local healers to cure fevers[, ].

A paste of the leaves is recommended to treat malaria[]

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown in the autumn, in situ if possible. Germination of spring sown seed can be erratic[]. The seed is best sown in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.
Division of clumps in the autumn or spring, when the plant is dormant or just coming into growth[].
Stem tip or softwood cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer[].