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Catnip Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Catnip against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Catnip is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sleep and insomnia, anxiety and stress, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Catnip extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Catnip by Herb Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: catnip extract. The extract is preserved in certified organic cane alcohol and glycerin, which are inactive ingredients used as carriers and preservatives.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Catnip's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: nervous system calming.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Insomnia, stress, restlessness.
  • The closest evidence on file: Catnip is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Catnip is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia.

Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate catnip for the conditions listed — amenorrhea (missing periods), anxiety, tension headache, upper respiratory tract infection, indigestion, or gas. That means the evidence we have isn't strong enough yet to say whether it works for these uses.

If you're considering it for one of these, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Catnip

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Catnip is generally well tolerated when used in reasonable amounts, though human safety data are limited. The most common side effects reported are headache, malaise (a general feeling of unwellness), and vomiting.

Taking too much may cause stomach upset, vomiting, or malaise; in one case, a toddler who ingested a large amount of catnip tea developed drowsiness and a sleep-like state. Catnip is not recommended during pregnancy, as it may stimulate the uterus and safety hasn't been established.

There isn't enough safety data on its use while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Catnip

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Catnip.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 248 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, check whether you take lithium — catnip may increase its levels. Also flag any CNS depressants: benzodiazepines, sleep aids, opioids, or sedating antidepressants, since catnip could add to their drowsy effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Catnip extract may work well for you if you're not taking lithium or sedating medications. If you do take either type, your pharmacist or doctor needs to review it first — lithium levels especially need watching.

It's generally well tolerated in typical amounts, but human safety data are still limited.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Catnip, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700001278
Net contents 4 fl. Oz.; 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 273149
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Catnip by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
168
UPC/BARCODE
090700001278
IngredientAmount% DV
Catnip extract674 mg--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Shake Well Before Using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 5 times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Formula

Nepeta cataria

Catnip liquid extract

Fresh herb / menstruum ratio: 1:1.5

Formulation

Nervous system Calming

USDA Organic

Gluten-Free

We prepare our catnip extract from the fresh (undried) flowering aerial parts of certified organic Nepeta cataria plants grown on our own farm.

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Catnip by Herb Pharm label

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Catnip label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Catnip by Herb Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container168 Amounts shown are per serving.

Catnip extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
674 mg per serving

Catnip is a mint-family herb most often used as a calming tea for sleep, anxiety, and minor digestive upset, but solid human research supporting these...

Catnip extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Catnip by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Catnip extract 248

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Catnip interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Catnip interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Catnip extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Catnip with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Catnip extract2 drug types · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use with drugs with sedative properties may cause additive effects and side effects.
Clinical and animal research shows that catnip has sedative properties.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, catnip might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Catnip is thought to have diuretic properties which might reduce lithium excretion. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Catnip extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Catnip, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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Catnip by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Catnip by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Catnip has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Catnip contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No. Catnip may stimulate the uterus and safety in pregnancy hasn't been established. Wait until after pregnancy and talk with your doctor if you're planning to breastfeed.
What are the most common side effects?
Headache, vomiting, and a general feeling of unwellness are the main ones reported. Taking too much can cause stomach upset and drowsiness.
Will this help my anxiety?
We don't have reliable evidence yet to say whether catnip works for anxiety. The research so far isn't strong enough to rate it.
Is it safe if I'm not on any other medications?
It's generally well tolerated in reasonable amounts for most adults, though human safety data are limited. If you have any health conditions or concerns, check with your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Catnip’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Catnip

Interacts with 248 drugs

Catnip is a mint-family herb most often used as a calming tea for sleep, anxiety, and minor digestive upset, but solid human research supporting these uses is lacking. It is generally consid...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Catnip's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Catnip 7 references
  1. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Osterhoudt KC, Lee SK, Callahan JM, Henretig FM. Catnip and the alteration of human consciousness. Vet Hum Toxicol 1997;39:373-5.
  5. Sherry, C. J. and Hunter, P. S. The effect of an ethanol extract of catnip (Nepeta cataria) on the behavior of the young chick. Experientia 2-15-1979;35(2):237-238. PubMed
  6. Harney, J. W., Barofsky, I. M., and Leary, J. D. Behavioral and toxicological studies of cyclopentanoid monoterpenes from Nepeta cataria. Lloydia. 1978;41(4):367-374.
  7. Massoco, C. O., Silva, M. R., Gorniak, S. L., Spinosa, M. S., and Bernardi, M. M. Behavioral effects of acute and long-term administration of catnip (Nepeta cataria) in mice. Vet.Hum.Toxicol 1995;37(6):530-533.

See these in context on the Catnip monograph →

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