Abstract

NEPETA HERB- A NUTRIMENTAL POTENT ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANT FROM NORTH WESTERN TARAI FORESTS OF U.P. INDIA.

Dr. T. P. Mall* and Dr. S.C. Tripathi

Abstract

Plant and plant products have augmented human culture since time immemorial and are an important part of our environment. In ancient time people believed with traditional herbal medicines. We can notice a global trend for revival of interest in the traditional system of medicine. The paper deals with Badaranj Boya- Nepeta hindostana herb a nutrimental potent ethnomedicinal plant and all the above ground parts are used in management of various ailments viz copious perspiration, colic problems, restlessness, motion sickness, children nervousness, gastrointestinal disorders, cramping, rheumatism, soft tissue injury, inflammatory conditions, scarlet fever, small pox, muscle pull, tension headache, migraines, insomnia and other sleep disorders, hyperactivity in children, delayed menstruation and to increase tone in the uterus.

Keywords: Nepeta, Nutrimental, Ethomedicinal, Northwestern, Tarai Forest Tarai Forest.