Catnip

• Common Names (AKA): Catmint, Catswort, Catnep

• Main Health Benefits:

  • Calming Effects: Helps reduce stress and anxiety, and can aid sleep.

  • Digestive Health: May relieve digestive discomfort and nausea.

  • Antimicrobial Properties: Contains compounds that may help fight infections.

• Energetics:

  • Taste: Minty, Slightly Bitter, Pungent

  • Temperature: Cooling, Drying

  • Effect on the Body: Calming, digestive

• Blends Well With:

  • Herbs: Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves

  • Fruits: Apples and pears

  • Teas: Black tea, chai tea, or green tea (for a spicy, aromatic infusion)

• How to Prepare:

  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blended with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.

• Known Precautions/Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy: Generally considered safe; consult a qualified healthcare provider trained in the use of herbs for high doses.

  • Allergies: Rare, but possible allergic reactions.

• Additional Information: Catnip has been used for centuries in traditional medicine across various cultures for its relaxing properties. While best known for its effect on cats, catnip is valued in herbal medicine and as a culinary herb.Impact on Pets: Effect on Cats: Catnip contains nepetalactone, which can induce a temporary state of euphoria in cats. This effect is harmless but should be used in moderation to avoid overstimulation.

• Origin: USA

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.

(*Organic)

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