Catnip
Catnip 1/2 oz cut and dried
Instructions for use: Burn on charcoal in an abalone shell or fire-safe dish. The Crystal Garden Brand Herbs are NOT meant to be consumed. They are intended for burning or for use as potpourri. Our herbs are not portioned or stored using food-safe equipment.
Nepeta cataria
Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm -- it doesn't matter what you call it. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can't seem to get enough of this fragrant herb. Originally from Europe and Asia, minty, lemony, potent catnip has long been associated with cats. Catnip, is a perennial herb that is a member of the mint family. It can grow to be up to three feet high! The chemical compound in the plant that attracts and affects cats is called nepetalactone. Nepetalactone when inhaled by cats induces euphoric behavior, when cats ingest catnip it has a more sedative effect.
Catnip is an herb ally that can be used by both cats and humans. Metaphysical properties of catnip include releasing suppressed or swallowed emotions