Catnip
Relaxation and digestion
Updated
Overview
Relaxation and digestion
Latin name : Nepeta cataria
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Parties aeriennes
- Preparation Forms
- tisane, teinture mere
- Active Compounds
- nepetalactone, thymol, citral
Therapeutic Properties
- Mild sedative
- Carminative
- Febrifuge
Recommended Dosage
Tea: 1-2g per cup 3x/day
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✓ Compatible