Jing Jie

Nepeta tenuifolia

Physical Characteristics

Nepeta tenuifolia is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Eastern China.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

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].

Known Hazards

None known