Catnip Interactions Overview

Check For Interactions With Catnip

Catnip

Also known as
  • Nepeta cataria
  • Cataire
  • Catmint
  • Catswort
  • Chataire
  • Field Balm
  • Herbe à Chat
  • Herbe aux Chats
  • Hierba Gatera
  • Menta de Gato
  • Menthe des Chats
Catnip Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is known for its distinctive scent and its ability to affect the behavior of cats. The active ingredient in catnip that causes these effects is the chemical compound nepetalactone. In traditional medicine, catnup has been used for insomnia, anxiety, migraine headache, tension headache, the common cold, influenza, upper respiratory tract infection, fever, and itching. It is also sometimes used as an insect repellent. As an inhalant, catnip is smoked for respiratory conditions and recreationally for inducing a euphoric high
There are 247 drugs known to interact with Catnip

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