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Catnip - Nepeta cataria

Catnip is an edible and medicinal plant with a long history of cultivation dating as far back as Roman times. It can very found growing in gardens and is often considered a weed. I like to have it around for a number of different reasons. I get visited by my old meathead friend in this one to discuss some reasons why I like catnip.

Catnip is know for its effect on cats, and it has been used by humans medicinally since Roman times.

Identification of Catnip

Catnip is a perennial herb which grows from a taproot. It has a square stem, is covered with fine white hairs, and has leaves that are heart shaped, coarsely toothed, green on the top and greyish green underneath, and catnip smells minty and a little musty. The flowers of catnip are whitish pink with purple spots and form clusters near the tips.

Catnip Has Medicinal Uses

Catnip has been used to relieve flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, upset stomachs, and other digestive problems, relieve anxiety, and catnip is considered soothing to the nervous system and said to help with insomnia. It is gentle and has been given to young children. Catnip has also been used to relieve headaches and catnip can affect cats but there are no cats on catnip in this video.

Please consume wild plants at your own risk! Consult multiple reliable sources before consuming any wild plants! This video is for information and entertainment only!

References

MacKinnon, A. Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada. Lone Pine Media Productions (BC) Ltd. 2014.

Wiles, Briana. Mountain States Medicinal Plants. Timber Press Inc. 2018.

Millard, Elizabeth. Backyard Pharmacy: Growing Medicinal Plants in Your Own Yard. Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. 2015.