Catnip Loose Leaf Tea

Natural, woodsy, with a hint of mint.
 
Herbal Superpowers: supports joy.*
 
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Catnip is well known for its gentle and calming properties as it has been used in traditional western folk practices for centuries. Nepeta cataria is a member of the mint family.
 
For centuries cats have been going crazy over this plant. While it makes them happy and spunky, it has a more calming effect on people. Catnip has been used globally in traditional medicine for generations as a calming agent for body and mind. It is so gentle, it has often been used for children and infants.
 
In Traditional European Medicine, it was first mentioned in the poetic 11th century herbal, De viribus herbarum, prized for its ability to calm occasional nervousness and promote restful sleep. It was employed as a relaxant and diaphoretic and was thus helpful in cases of occasional restlessness.
 
Considered extremely useful for children, it was often used to support healthy digestion and soothe the stomach. Further, it was applied externally as a poultice. Catnip may also be made into a juice for topical application, as was the practice by Nicholas Culpepper (a 17th century botanist, avid astrologer, physician, and herbalist).
 
In American Folk Medicine and Native American Medicine, catnip was used as a gentle tea for children in cases of occasional upset stomach or sleeplessness. The Cherokee used the plant similarly to other indigenous groups, and also considered it to be an overall strengthening tonic. They chose this herb when a relaxant was needed in cases of irritability or sleeplessness. In the southwestern United States, catnip or 'nebada' amongst the Spanish speakers, was utilized in traditional folk medicine to allay a range of digestive challenges. It was considered particularly useful for soothing the stomach and enhancing digestion in infants. 
 
Some herbalists find it helpful to balance physical manifestations such as occasional indigestion that stem from emotional issues or the "gut level". This herb is energetically considered to be slightly warming and thus useful as a diaphoretic to bring on perspiration.*
 
Precautions: No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
 
*This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.