Catmint

Organic Dried Catmint (Nepeta cataria)

Gentle, aromatic, and deeply rooted in traditional herbal practice, our Organic Dried Catmint is a versatile botanical with a long and trusted history in natural wellness traditions across Europe and North America.

About the Herb Catmint (Nepeta cataria), commonly known as catnip, is a flowering member of the mint family native to Europe and Asia, now naturalized throughout North America. While it is perhaps best known for its effect on cats, catmint has been a valued medicinal herb in human wellness traditions for centuries — appearing in European folk medicine as far back as the 15th century. Our catmint is grown on certified organic farms, harvested at peak bloom, and carefully dried at low temperatures to preserve its aromatic oils, pale green color, and full spectrum of beneficial compounds.

Benefits Catmint is perhaps best celebrated as a calming and nervine herb — one that gently supports the nervous system and promotes a sense of ease and relaxation. Its natural nepetalactone and iridoid glycoside content give it mild sedative properties that have made it a traditional go-to herb for occasional sleeplessness, restlessness, and general nervous tension. For centuries, herbalists have recommended catmint as a gentle ally for winding down at the end of a long day or finding calm during periods of stress and anxiety.

Catmint has a well-established tradition as a digestive herb as well. It has long been used in European folk medicine to ease occasional stomach upset, bloating, gas, and digestive cramping. Its antispasmodic properties help relax smooth muscle tissue in the digestive tract, making it a gentle and effective herb for supporting overall digestive comfort and ease.

One of catmint's most historically significant uses is as a diaphoretic and fever-supporting herb. Like elderflower, it has long been used by traditional herbalists to support the body's natural response to fever by encouraging healthy perspiration — a practice deeply rooted in both European and Native American herbal traditions. It is particularly noted for its gentle action, making it one of the preferred herbs for supporting children through colds and fevers in traditional practice.

Catmint is also recognized for its mild anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, with traditional uses ranging from supporting respiratory comfort during seasonal illness to easing occasional headaches and menstrual discomfort. Rich in volatile oils, tannins, and flavonoids, it is a true multi-system tonic herb whose gentle nature belies its broad range of applications.

Quality & Sourcing

• Organic
• Non-GMO
• Kosher
• No additives, fillers, or preservatives
• Sustainably harvested and small-batch dried to ensure freshness

How to Use Steep 1–2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes for a mild, lightly minty herbal tea. Also well-suited for tinctures, herbal capsules, and custom botanical blends.

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