Catmint

Cats seem to have a special preference for this plant. They always look for it and seem to relax with it. Catmint (Nepeta cataria) is used in Asia to calm down tigers and lions in zoos.

Catmint has a relaxing effect. It is also used for infirmities during menstruation, and to improve sleep. The taste is very nice.

Effects

Catmint is relaxing and a mild hallucinogenic. After drinking a strong tea of the herb, it gives a pleasant relaxing high and has a stimulating effect on the imagination.

Catmint is perfect for a relaxed evening, while listening to music or coming to rest after a busy day.

Usage

For tea use 25 grams (approx. 1 oz). Let it boil for a while in 1 litre water, then let it draw for 15 minutes. Sift it and if you like add honey or sugar to taste.

You can also mix a full teaspoon in a glass of water. Catmint can be used in combination with galangal, damiana en valerian root.

Links

A lot of Information about catmint by Botanical.

Reviews

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Jun 21, 2009 Olah Lingling said:
 
“Lieferung hat etwa 8 tage gedauert, was ich jedoch noch in ordnung finde.
Hab bisher nur versucht es zu rauchen dübel/pfeife/bong, hatte immer nen kurzen flash der leider nur kurz anhielt, sonst leider kaum etwas davon gemerkt, hab ein anderes mal etwas mehr davon geraucht, immerwieder kurze flashs gespürt sonst nix, nach etwa 2 stunden bekamm ich ziemlich kopfweh was vllt aber nichts damit zu tun hat.
Habe schon einige bessere erfahrungen mit catnip gemacht und der preis is auch recht hoch, darum nur 1 stern..”

Mar 12, 2009 Sybnios said:
    
“True! Every time a drink a tea of Catmint I get a really nice relaxed feeling especially while listening to music. It seems, for me at least, that TV or videogames reduce the nice feeling it gives you. Recommended for a nice relaxed time :)”

Oct 22, 2008 Bob Marlouf said:
    
“Ok, this herb is working fine. I don't like stuff that gives hallucinations like psilo mushrooms and such things. I was just looking for a mild relaxation herb like cannabis. For Catmint there are no hallucinations just a very nice relaxed feeling.

I' ve used a theaspoon (sometin like 5gr max.) for 250ml boiled water. After 5min it was ready. Sweet taste.

Hmm ... I think i'll drink some more :-) and i'll try to smoke it a bit later.”