Catnip – Nepeta cataria

Catnip contains vitamin C. It is an astringent and promotes sweating during colds, flu, fever and childhood diseases – it induces sleep or perspiration but does not increase body temperature. Catnip is used for the nervous system palpitations rheumatism arthritis pain and as a sedative. Catnip calms the stomach – it aids in reducing flatulence, diarrhea and childhood colic. Make a tea to use as an enema to heal or cleanse lower bowels. Catnip can be used to prevent miscarriage, premature birth and morning sickness.