When you hear of the word catnip, I’m sure you think…..cats! It make scats roll around and flip and play, usually lasting abotu ten minutes. But catnip isn’t just for cats. Did you know it has the opposite affect on dogs? It will actually calm a dog. But even beyond catnip for animals, it is good for humans too!
Catnip is a perennial and is easy to grow once its established. It will spread quickly by roots and by seeds.
This minty and lemony herb is an aromatic plant that may help relax the body before bed and promote rest. It can also help with stress relief, help with digestion, help when recovering from the common cold or the flu, and aid in skin irritation. The leaves, white flowers and and roots can be used as a tea, as an herbal oil, as an herbal salve, or as a tincture.
If you rub the leaves on your skin, the oils in the catnip can help repel mosquitoes, flies, and other insects.
Catnip is a great herb to grow and to have on hand. I encourage you to grow this wonderful plant.
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Stay natural!
~Dr. Amanda P. Cartwright