Herb · Europe

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

HerbEuropeLow potency

Traditional Uses

Traditionally used as a sedativeCarminativeDiaphoreticTraditionally used for cramps

Traditionally used for

Traditionally prepared as

Brew 1-2 tsp dried herb as tea.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

No specific interactions are recorded for this one. That is not the same as proven safe. Check with a pharmacist before combining it with prescription medicine.

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Categories

#sleep#digestion#calming

This profile is educational. Herbal remedies can be powerful and may interact with medications. Always discuss new supplements with your physician or pharmacist before starting, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or while taking prescription drugs.