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Catnip Powder / Capsule

A traditional supplement preparation using Catnip (Nepeta cataria), addressing anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues.

supplementswestern-herbalismBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: 6–12 months stored cool and dryDosage: 500 mg – 1 g, 1–3× daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

AnxietyInsomniaDigestive IssuesFeverColdColic

Ingredients

  • Catnip — As needed

Instructions

  1. Grind dried Catnip into a fine powder.
  2. Fill size 00 capsules or stir into smoothies or honey.

Interactions & contraindications

  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Pregnancy

Use Caution

Catnip has a traditional reputation as a mild emmenagogue and is generally used cautiously in pregnancy, though occasional mild tea use is not typically flagged as high-risk.

Breastfeeding

Likely Safe

Commonly used traditionally to calm both nursing parent and colicky infant via the parent's tea.

Children

Likely Safe

One of the classic traditional herbs used in mild tea form for infant/child colic and mild sleep support.

May have a calming/sedative effect

Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol

Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.