Scientific name

Nepeta cataria

Family

Labiatae

Origin

Europe

Synonyms

Catmint

Used Parts

Drug given by flowers and leaves

Chemical constituents

• Flavonoids;
• saponins;
• Tannins;
• Iridoidic lactones;
• Essential oil.

Nepeta in Herbalist: Property of the Nepeta

Infusions and extracts of nepeta are used as sedatives and as antispasmodics for the digestive tract (useful against against digestive functional disorders); however, scientific studies on the safety and effectiveness of use are lacking

Contraindications

Avoid the use of nepeta in case of hypersensitivity to one or more components

Pharmacological Interactions

• barbiturates: the association with nepeta enhances its effects on sleep time