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Nepeta cataria
Western, European traditional
Mild sedative, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, nervine
1-2g dried herb tea 3x daily or 2-4ml tincture
Nepetalactone, volatile oils, tannins
Safe for children; gentle nervine; calming but not strongly sedating; cats love it (stimulates them, sedates humans)
Tea, tincture, capsule
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
May potentiate sedatives
Pregnancy (emmenagogue properties)
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