It is a perennial herbaceous plant, typically 15-35 cm tall, belonging to the mint family. This shade-tolerant plant has a weak but distinctive aroma. It often forms groups in fertile deciduous, coniferous, and mixed forests and shrubby areas. The plant's above-ground parts are used for medicinal purposes, and it is believed to have anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and expectorant properties according to traditional herbal practices.

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