Backyard Pharmacy by Elizabeth Millard

Author:Elizabeth Millard
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Published: 2015-12-01T16:00:00+00:00

Catnip Nepeta cataria

Although most people think of catnip as a kind of kitty marijuana, the herb has been valued as a medicinal for humans since it was cultivated in Roman times—when the town where it was most cultivated, Nepeti, became part of its botanical name. The dried leaves were once smoked to relieve stress (much like non-kitty marijuana these days), and fresh leaves were utilized to reduce fevers, calm headaches, and soothe upset stomachs. In the United States, the herb isn’t used very often except in cat toys for now, but in Europe, catnip is still used to tenderize and season meat. The herb’s flowers, roots, stems, and leaves can all be used, making it a good all-around herb, and its mildly sedative effect is just as pleasant in people as it is for your mouser.

Although there’s no clinical evidence to support use of catnip tea as a sedative, anecdotal reports abound about its use as a home remedy for reducing anxiety. Also, the tea has a very pleasant taste if prepared correctly.

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