Catnip has been traditionally used as an herbal tea in places such as Kazakhstan. Historically, catnip has been used to treat insomnia, flatulence, nervousness, and upset stomach (digestive spasms, diarrhea). Catnip has also been used to treat colds, the flu, and fevers.
catnip, catmint
Nepeta cataria
Catnip has been used for:
People have also used catnip for:
More reliable information is needed to show whether catnip is helpful for above uses including flatulent dyspepsia, digestive cramps, diarrhea, and nervousness.
Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
Side effects of catnip may include headache and a general feeling of being unwell (general body discomfort). Large amounts of catnip tea may cause vomiting. In addition, there has been a report of a child experiencing stomach ache, irritability, drowsiness, and decreased alertness after consuming a large amount of catnip tea.
Catnip can interact with some medications. It increases the effects of sedative medications including benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam, clonazepam), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), opiates (e.g., morphine, methadone, oxycodone), and herbal products (i.e., California poppy, St. John’s wort, valerian). Catnip may increase lithium levels in the body as well.
You should avoid using catnip if you have too much menstrual bleeding or pelvic inflammatory disease. Avoid using catnip if you are allergic to it.
Do not use catnip if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Consult your health care provider if your symptoms persist or worsen after taking catnip.
Before taking any new medications, including natural health products, speak to your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Tell your health care provider about any natural health products you may be taking.
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