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Catnip - (Nepeta cataria) |
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Catnip is a powerfully fragrant plant whose little clusters of white spotted-lavender flowers have been cultivated for centuries for medical purposes. All parts of the plant are used in herbal cosmetics, salads, sauces and teas. The leaves and flowering tops resemble mint, with greyish-green leaves that treat colds, calm upset stomachs, reduce fevers and soothe headaches and scalp irriations. Catnip has sedative properties similar to valerian root, which explains why a cup of hot catnip tea at bedtime insures a good night’s sleep. Cats will rub in it, roll over it and generally go nuts for several minutes. Other plants that also have this effect on cats include valerian. Hardy and easy to transplant. Approx 100 seeds per pack
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