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Catnip Glycerite Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Catnip Glycerite is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist 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 Herb Extract, Dried. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Catnip Glycerite by Herbalist & Alchemist

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 herb extract from dried catnip plant. It's preserved in glycerin and distilled water.

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: support lower digestive tract health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Colic, Digestive comfort, Gastrointestinal support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Catnip is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Catnip is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Flatulence, Colic.

The evidence isn't established in the data we hold. Catnip has been studied for amenorrhea (missed periods), anxiety, tension headaches, upper respiratory infections, indigestion, and gas, but we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it works for any of those uses.

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 you use it in appropriate amounts, though human safety data are limited. The most common side effects in people who take it by mouth are headache, malaise (a vague feeling of being unwell), and vomiting.

Taking too much catnip may cause headache, malaise, stomach upset, or vomiting. One case reported that a toddler who swallowed catnip-soaked raisins developed stomach pain, irritability, then lethargy and sleepiness.

Avoid catnip during pregnancy — it may stimulate the uterus, and safety hasn't been established. There isn't enough safety information for lactation; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about use while breastfeeding.

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.

Check with your pharmacist if you take lithium — catnip may raise its levels. Also double-check if you're on any central nervous system depressants (sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, opioid painkillers, or sedating antihistamines), since catnip could add to drowsiness and dizziness.

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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 may be worth considering if you're drawn to herbal options and want to explore it with professional guidance. If you take lithium or sedative medications, check with your pharmacist first — the interactions are real.

Pregnant folks should skip it entirely. Talk to your pharmacist about whether this product makes sense for you and your medications.

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 Sep 25, 2025.

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 Glycerite, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056105266
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 340182
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Catnip Glycerite by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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:
3 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 mL
Servings per container
12
UPC/BARCODE
667056105266
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates3 Gram(s)1%
Catnip Herb Extract, Dried5 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Distilled

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Label statements
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Formula

Nepeta cataria

OK (Kosher)

Formulation

Supports lower digestive tract

Botanical preparation ratio 1:4

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Certified B Corporation

OK (Kosher)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 60-100 drops (3-5 mL) in juice or water. Take 4 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep out of children's reach

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 Glycerite by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Catnip Glycerite by Herbalist & Alchemist

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

Serving size3 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container12 Amounts shown are per serving.

Catnip Herb Extract, Dried

Interacts with
248 drugs
5 mL per serving Form: Nepeta Cataria Herb Extract, Dried

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 Herb Extract, Dried monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Catnip Glycerite by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Catnip Glycerite 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 Herb Extract, Dried2 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Catnip Glycerite by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Catnip Glycerite by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Catnip Glycerite 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 Glycerite 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 hasn't been established in pregnancy. Skip it and talk with your doctor about safer options.
What are the side effects?
The most common are headache, a vague feeling of being unwell, and vomiting. Taking too much might cause stomach upset. One case of a toddler drinking catnip tea led to stomach pain, irritability, and sleepiness, though that was an accidental overdose in a child.
Does catnip actually work for anxiety or sleep?
We don't have reliable evidence that it does. It's been studied for anxiety and other uses, but the data aren't strong enough to say one way or the other.
Is catnip safe for most people?
It's likely fine for adults in typical tea amounts, but human safety data are limited. Talk with your pharmacist if you have health conditions or take medications, especially lithium or sedative drugs.
What does catnip actually do in the body?
It has sedative properties — it may make you drowsy — and diuretic properties, meaning it increases urination. That's why it can interact with lithium and sleep aids.

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The Full Monographs Behind Catnip Glycerite’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Catnip Glycerite'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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