Catnip Leaf and Flower Dried Herb

epeta cataria L.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is an herbaceous perennial plant. It has a branching shape with square stems and gray-green leaves that are triangular to oval in shape. Catnip has small spikes of white flowers that appear between spring and fall.

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Tea, Tincture, Insect Spray

Class 2b. Hazards and side effects are not known for proper therapeutic dosages. Emmenagogues should be avoided during pregnancy. As a mild uterine stimulant, avoid pregnancy.

Duke, J. A. 2002. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, 2nd Ed. (2002). CRC Press, ISBN0-8493-1284-1