Catnip

Latin Name: Nepeta cataria

Description of Appearance: Catnip is a herbaceous plant with aromatic leaves that are heart-shaped and grayish-green in color. It produces small white or pale pink flowers.

Common Names:

Catnip
Catmint

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties

Part Of Plant Used: Leaves

Preperation Method: Can be infused into oil for topical application

Sedative and Relaxant

Active Ingredients: Nepetalactone is the main sedative compound

Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and flowers

Preperation Method: Usually dried and brewed into a tea

Digestive Aid

Active Ingredients: Contains compounds that can help ease digestive issues

Part Of Plant Used: Leaves

Preperation Method: Taken as a tea or added to food

Diuretic

Active Ingredients: May help increase urine production

Part Of Plant Used: Leaves

Preperation Method: Usually brewed into a tea