Pei Mirati Leaves (Perum Thumbai / Indian Catmint)

Pei Mirati Leaves (Perum Thumbai / Indian Catmint)

Buy Pei Mirati Leaves (Perum Thumbai / Indian Catmint) online from HerbalPlantsLive. Harvested from healthy plants, these fresh green leaves are carefully selected and hygienically packed to help preserve their natural freshness and quality. They are ideal for traditional herbal preparations, botanical collections, educational purposes, and home gardens.

Pei Mirati, commonly known as Perum Thumbai or Indian Catmint, is valued for its aromatic green leaves and its long-standing place in traditional herbal gardens. The leaves feature a pleasant natural aroma and are widely appreciated for their use in traditional household practices and regional herbal traditions.

Our Pei Mirati Leaves are sourced from healthy, well-maintained plants and packed with care to ensure they reach you in excellent condition. Whether you’re looking for fresh leaves for traditional use, maintaining a herbal collection, or studying native medicinal plants, our premium-quality leaves offer a reliable choice.

Botanical Information

Binomial Name – Anisomeles malabarica

Scientific classification

• ✅ Kingdom – Plantae
• ✅ Family     – Lamiaceae
• ✅ Genus     – Anisomeles
• ✅ Species   – A. malabarica

Common Names

• ✅ Pei Mirati
• ✅ Perum Thumbai
• ✅ Indian Catmint

Regional Names

• ✅ Tamil: Pei Mirati, Perum Thumbai (பெரும் தும்பை)
• ✅ Hindi: Indian Catmint (regional usage)
• ✅ Malayalam: Perum Thumba
• ✅ Kannada: Indian Catmint (regional usage)
• ✅ Botanical Name: Anisomeles malabarica

Features

• ✅ Fresh, carefully harvested green leaves from healthy plants.
• ✅ Botanical Name: Anisomeles malabarica.
• ✅ Commonly known as Pei Mirati, Perum Thumbai, and Indian Catmint.
• ✅ Naturally aromatic leaves with a pleasant herbal fragrance.
• ✅ Harvested from healthy, well-maintained plants for superior quality.
• ✅ Suitable for traditional herbal preparations, botanical collections, and educational purposes.
• ✅ Hygienically packed to preserve freshness and natural quality.
• ✅ Carefully packed for safe delivery across India.

Growing Requirements

• ✅ Sunlight: Grow the plant in full sun to partial shade for vigorous growth.
• ✅ Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moderately moist, but avoid waterlogging.
• ✅ Soil: Plant it in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• ✅ Climate: Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates.
• ✅ Growth Habit: This hardy perennial shrub grows well in herbal gardens, home gardens, borders, and large containers. Prune occasionally to encourage bushy growth and fresh leaf production.

Traditional Uses

People have cultivated Pei Mirati (Anisomeles malabarica) for generations in Ayurveda, Siddha, and traditional Indian herbal practices. The plant is valued for its aromatic leaves and long-standing importance in herbal gardens. Many gardeners grow it because of its vigorous growth, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in traditional households.

Culinary Uses

People do not commonly use Pei Mirati (Perum Thumbai) leaves as an everyday culinary herb. They primarily cultivate the plant for its traditional herbal importance, aromatic foliage, and ornamental value in herbal and home gardens rather than for regular cooking.

Plant Information & Botanical Resources

• ✅ Botanical Survey of India
  • Official website: https://bsi.gov.in
  • Useful for information on Indian flora and native plant species.
• ✅ The World Flora Online Consortium
  • Official website: https://www.worldfloraonline.org
  • Reliable source for accepted botanical names and taxonomy.
• ✅ Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Official website: https://www.kew.org
  • Excellent resource for botanical information and plant conservation.
• ✅ Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
  • Official website: https://tnau.ac.in
  • Helpful for general gardening and cultivation information.

Disclaimer:

Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before consuming any medicinal plant or herbal product, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking medications.