NEPETA CATARIA - MEDICINAL PLANT OF INTEREST IN PHYTOTHERAPY AND BEEKEEPING

Simona C. DUDA University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca
Liviu Alexandru MARGHITAȘ University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca
Daniel Severus DEZMIREAN University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca
Otilia BOBIS University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca
Marcel M. DUDA University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca

Keywords: Nepeta cataria L. (Catnip), source for pollen, traditional remedies, essential oil.

Abstract

Catnip is a traditional remedy for cold and flu, including for children. The fresh herb and the inflorescences contain: iridoids, tannins and etheric oils (0,3-1%). Catnip leafs are used fresh or dried, and as a flavoring in food, salads, soups or cooked meals. Some of the Nepeta species is used by bees as a source for pollen and nectar.

Published

2015-11-10

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1-2 (2015): Hop and Medicinal Plants

Section

Review Articles