Organic Catnip Herb | Nepeta cataria | 1 oz

Organic Catnip Herb

Botanical name: Nepeta cataria

Plant part: Leaf and flowering aerial portions

Net weight: 1 oz

Certified organic dried catnip offered as a single botanical ingredient for tea, tincture, glycerite, and other traditional herbal preparations. Catnip is also well known as an aromatic enrichment herb for many cats.

Appearance and aroma

Dried catnip is green to olive with a mint-family aroma and a mildly herbaceous flavor.

Traditional preparation

For human herbal preparation, catnip is commonly made as a covered hot infusion. Follow a trusted herbal reference for the amount and method appropriate to your intended use.

For cats

Offer only a small amount for supervised sniffing, rolling, or play. Responses vary, and some cats do not react. Do not force exposure or allow large amounts to be eaten. Remove the herb if agitation or digestive upset occurs.

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, humidity, and strong odors.

Responsible use

Consult a qualified healthcare professional before internal human use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for children, or when taking sedating medication. Catnip may cause drowsiness in some people. Keep the package away from unsupervised pets.

This product is sold as a single botanical ingredient. The information provided is educational and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.