Pharmacognosy of Nepeta cataria

Sarkar, M., Rashmi, R., Vikramaditya and Varma, P.N. · Ancient Science of Life · 1995

Traditional / reference

Abstract

Nepeta cataria (catnip), containing tannin and volatile oil, is described as aromatic, carminative, tonic, diaphoretic, refrigerant, emmenagogue, antiseptic and stimulant, and useful in infantile colic and hysteria. This pharmacognostic study details the leaf, stem and trichome anatomy and TLC/UV fingerprint of the herb.

Referenced for these plants

Catnip catmint catnepNepeta cataria

How to cite

Sarkar, M., Rashmi, R., Vikramaditya and Varma, P.N (1995) 'Pharmacognosy of Nepeta cataria', Ancient Science of Life, 14(4), pp. 225-234. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22556702/

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