Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Catnip (Nepeta cataria), also known as catmint, is a dried herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to Europe and southwestern and central Asia. The leaves and flowering tops carry a pungent, thyme-and-oregano scent and a mint-like taste. Widely known as a feline intoxicant, it has a long history of traditional use as a botanical tea herb.
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria): a Eurasian mint-family herb
Catnip, also known as catmint, is a herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family, native to Europe and southwestern and central Asia. The dried material consists of the leaves and flowering tops, which contain nepetalactone, a plant terpenoid responsible for the species' well-known effect on cats and most other felines. Beyond its reputation as a feline intoxicant, catnip has a long history of traditional use as a botanical herb across its native range.
Brewing catnip tea
The dried leaves and flowering tops infuse easily as a loose-leaf tea. Add 25 g to one litre of water, bring briefly to the boil, then leave to stand for 15 minutes. Strain and drink as is, or add honey to taste. The aroma is strongly pungent with a thyme-and-oregano character, sometimes described as mildly skunky. The taste is distinctly mint-like. One thing to bear in mind: the scent is assertive, closer to a culinary herb than a floral infusion, so it reads differently from chamomile or other mild botanicals.
Advisory Information
Not suitable for persons under 18. Insufficient data on use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult a health professional when using medication, or if suffering from an illness or health complaint. Start with a low amount to assess your individual response.
| Format | Natural Form |
|---|---|
| Brand | Other |
| Type | Loose-leaf tea |
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Il mio gatto vola
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Good tea for me, meow
Good product
« Well dried. And good quality. » My cat said…
meow, meow
Tastes very good when evaporated and the kitten is happy too;)
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Au pire mes chats seront contents
Acheté comme substitut du tabac, si je ne suis pas satisfait, mes chats le seront ...
Mon chat adore
Je l’utilise un peu pour mettre dans les joint mais je ne suis pas vraiment fan du goût. Par contre mon chat lui en raffole ^^
My cat loves it
I give some to my cats, it's their favorite !
Some high grade nip.
My cat goes super crazy for this nip.
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