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Nepeta nuda subsp. albiflora

(Boiss.) Gams

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Nepeta nuda is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the continents of Europe and Asia, its occurrence ranging from Western Europe to Western and Central Asia.

Description

A temperate herbaceous plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae).

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Edible Uses

The leaves are used to make tea.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are used for tea.

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Medicinal Uses

Used mainly as a herbal tea, with a slightly pungent aroma described as "between citrus and peppermint". In traditional medicine, used to treat hysteria and melancholy and uterine cramps. Aside from this, it's also used internally as a decoction against cystitis and prostate gland inflammation, and externally to treat wounds and against mastitis in livestock.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Turkey, Türkiye,

Synonyms

Glechoma marrubioides KuntzeNepeta bithynica Bornm.and others

Also Known As

Ari kekigi

References (1)

  • Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135

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