what are the uses of herb catnip
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What are the uses of herb catnip?
The different uses of herb catnip are as follows:
- Catnip's leaves and shoots have been used as a flavoring in sauces, soups, and stews, and in several patented beverages, as well as in fruit table wines and liquors.
- The plant has been used to treat intestinal cramps, for indigestion, to cause sweating, to induce menstruation, as a sedative, and to increase appetite.
- Additionally, the plant has been used to treat diarrhea, colic, the common cold, and cancer.
➜ Other uses:
- In Appalachia, nervous conditions, stomach ailments, hives, and the common cold have been treated with catnip tea.
- The dried leaves have been smoked to relieve respiratory ailments, and a poultice has been used externally to reduce swelling.
Extra Information:
- Catnip is an aromatic perennial herb. This plant grows to approximately 1 m and has dark green, oval-toothed leaves. The medicinal components of the plant are its dried leaves and white flowering tops.
➜ Further information
- Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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