Parts Used: flowers and leaves

Active Compounds:  
The essential oil in catnip contains a monoterpene similar to the valepotriates found in valerian.

Believed to be of value for:
Catnip is believed to be an tranquilizer, sedative, digestive aid, and treatments for colds, colic, diarrhea, flatulence, and fever.

Other Names: (Mint family) Catmint, catnep, catswort, field balm, Catnip