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Western Herbalism
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Western, European traditional
Gabriel Score
65/ 100Good
EvidenceLimited - traditional calming use
Conditions6 applications
How it works
Mild sedative, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, nervine
Typical Dosage
1-2g dried herb tea 3x daily or 2-4ml tincture
Used for
Insomniaanxietydigestive upsetcolic (children)feverrestlessness
The Science
Active Compounds
Nepetalactone, volatile oils, tannins
Evidence Base
Limited - traditional calming use65/100
Safe for children; gentle nervine; calming but not strongly sedating; cats love it (stimulates them, sedates humans)
How to Use
Tea, tincture, capsule
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
Safety Profile
Interactions
May potentiate sedatives
Contraindications
Pregnancy (emmenagogue properties)
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EvidenceLimited - traditional calming use
Applications6
Gabriel Score65/100
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