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Catmint - 50 gr | Nepeta Cataria Herb

Catmint 50 grams. Relaxing herb from Europe. Make tea from it or smoke it. Known for its mild calming effect. Also popular with cats, as the name suggests.

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Nepeta Cataria Dried Leaves

Catmint is a European herb known for its relaxing properties. The name already reveals that cats love it - they roll in it and become playful. In humans, it works more calmingly. You can use it as tea or smoke it.

The herb has a slightly spicy scent with a touch of mint. The taste is mild and not unpleasant. Catmint contains substances that can have a mild sedative effect, making it suitable for evening use.

Key Features: Relaxing European herb. 50 grams dried material. For tea or smoking. Mild calming effect. Spicy mint flavor.

Use and Dosage

As tea: use 1-2 grams per cup. Let steep 5-10 minutes in hot water. For smoking: use pure or mix with other herbs. Start with small amounts to see how you react. Use preferably in the evening because of the calming effect.

Specifications

  • Weight: 50 grams
  • Type: dried herb
  • Origin: Europe
  • Use: tea or smoking
How do you brew the perfect catmint tea for relaxation?

Use 1-2 grams of dried catmint per cup and pour water just below boiling point (around 90 degrees Celsius) over it. Let it steep for 8-10 minutes for optimal extraction of the active compounds. Longer steeping makes the tea stronger but also more bitter. Add a teaspoon of honey or a slice of lemon for a pleasant flavour. Drink the tea 30-60 minutes before bedtime for the best relaxing effect. The mild minty aroma makes it one of the more pleasant-tasting herbal sleep teas.

Can catmint be safely combined with other calming herbs?

Catmint pairs well with other mild relaxation herbs such as valerian, passionflower, or chamomile. Such herbal blends can enhance the calming effect. Always start with lower doses when combining herbs to assess how your body responds. Avoid combinations with alcohol or pharmaceutical sleep medication. Learn more about relaxing herbal combinations on our blog.

Why do cats go crazy for catmint while humans feel calm?

Cats respond to nepetalactone, a volatile compound in catmint that stimulates their pheromone receptors. This triggers the typical excited behaviour: rolling, jumping, and purring. In humans, nepetalactone works completely differently. It binds to different receptors in the nervous system and has a mild sedative and antispasmodic effect instead. Not all cats react to catmint either; approximately 30% of cats are genetically insensitive to nepetalactone. This fascinating dual nature makes catmint one of the most interesting herbs in traditional herbalism.

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