Catnip Herbal Remedies
Catnip tea is useful for colds, flu, and fevers, especially in children. It is also given for stomachaches, headaches, and hyperactivity. The tea has mildly calming, sweat-releasing, and digestion-promoting effects. For adults, it is slightly sedative and digestive. It has demonstrated a mild sleep-promoting effect in some laboratory tests. Cats are highly stimulated by the herb. Catnip has a taste of SPICY, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.
Catnip Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Catnip Infusion | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
| Catnip Tincture | 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in a little water or juice |
Catnip Reference Information
| Latin Name | Nepeta cataria |
| Other Names | Catmint |
| Part Used | Leaf |
| Herb Forms | Bulk herb. |
| Affects | Nervous system, Respiratory system |
| Cautions | Avoid in large doses during pregnancy. |
| Botanical Info | An aromatic herbaceous perennial in the mint family with ovate round-toothed leaves and whorls of white to pink flowers. |
Supporting Research
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