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Nepeta tenuifolia - Benth.

Jing Jie

Author	Benth.	Botanical references	266
Family	Labiatae	Genus	Nepeta
Synonyms	Schizonepeta tenuifolia - Briq.
Known Hazards	None known
Range	E. Asia - Eastern China.
Habitat	Sloping forest margins, valleys; 500-2700 m. Gansu, Guizhou, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Sichuan and cultivated in Fujian, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Zhejiang[266]
Edibility Rating	0 (1-5)	Medicinal Rating	2 (1-5)

Physical Characteristics

Annual growing to 0.3m.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

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Jing Jie is valued in Chinese medicine as an aromatic and warming herb. It is taken to alleviate skin conditions such as boils and itchiness[254]. It induces sweating and is used in the treatment of fevers and chills and as a remedy for measles[254]. I is often combined with Mentha haplocalyx[254]. Used in Chinese medicine in the treatment of haemorrhages, especially post-natal bleeding and excessive menstruation, colds, measles and nettle rash[238].

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

238317

Propagation

Links

References

[238] Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995 ISBN 0-7513-020-31
A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.

[254] Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley. London 1996 ISBN 9-780751-303148
An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world.

[266] Flora of China 1994
On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.

Readers Comments

Plants for a Future does not verify the accuracy of reader comments, use at your own risk. In particular Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. You should always consult a professional before using plants medicinally.

Nepeta tenuifolia

Eugene Sandbeck Sun Dec 29 03:26:05 2002

I find it helpful to use tone numbers when referencing Chinese characters e. g. jing1jie4 'farmland boundary mark'

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