Name:  Catnip

Latin:  Nepeta Cataria

Other Common Names:

Family:  Mint

Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:  Calcium

Used for:  Can be used for easing menstruation, relieving colic, and to relax you into sleep.    Also falls into the category of herbal pain relief, working by soothing and strengthening the nerves and muscles, rather than by deadening nerves.  Also acts as a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic, and can assist with cramps and spasms.  Good choice for herbal vinegars, due to the amount of calcium it contains.  More commonly used for cats, to make them act somewhere between happy and a bit crazy.

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