The Benefits & Uses of Catnip | Featuring Shana Lipner Grover

When we think about catnip, we of course think about cats, right? They can be wildly entertaining when they get their paws on this bountiful herbal ally. Nepeta cataria may make our kitties highly stimulated, but it has the opposite effect on humans; it is a fantastic nervine, a calming, relaxing botanical that is ready to help when we’re stressed or have muscular-skeletal tension, and when we’re menstruating. It’s also an aromatic bitter, so acts as a soothing ally when our gut isn’t happy.
We recently went on a plant walk with our friend Shana Lipner Grover from @SageCountryHerbs to learn more about this gentle herbal ally. Hear what she’s got to say about how this beneficial member of the mint family can be a helpful addition to your apothecary.
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Shana is a clinical herbalist, health and nutrition educator, and field botanist. She was a student of award-winning herbalist Michael Moore and also one of Mountain Rose Herbs' favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA.
🤓 You can learn more about Shana by visiting www.SageCountryHerbs.com or by following her on Instagram / sagecountryherbs
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[@MarlenevT]

My cat is having digestive problems. I just got a handful of catnip and rosemary to calm my sick cat. Just placed it on the pillow next to him and he has calmed down. Will help me sleep as well.

[@kathleenperdue9753]

This plant also protects against aphids in your garden, I use it around my hollyhocks & that way the flowers get a chance to open. Thanks so much for this video 🤗

[@petertuckergoettler5720]

One Of My Favorite Herbs, merci. Calming.

[@petertuckergoettler5720]

Cats Love This Herb, As Do I.

[@DrFregoso]

Another similarity of catnip and lemon balm is the calming effect of both. All of these mint family herbs seem to work with digestion and GI spasms.

[@nv6679]

Thank you for sharing this information! A neighbor gave me some divisions of hers and I am excited to use it.

[@LakhwinderSingh-fl1km]

Great information 🌾💖💪🙏

[@mountainroseherbs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gwendolynsinclair]

Great breakdown of why catnip is awesome. Fantastic for me when feeling incredibly anxious/panicky. Works within no time when taken in tincture form.

[@mountainroseherbs]

So glad catnip is helpful for you!

[@Maddy_might]

It sounds weird, but I love using a probiotic drink before bed, as well.

[@non-gmo]

Good I actually just started growing catnip mainly because I heard that it was a good fever reducer for children... But you didn't mention this at all so I'm wondering if this was actually legitimate for children?

[@mountainroseherbs]

Thank you for reaching out! We always recommend consulting with a qualified herbalist to help you determine which herbal products will be safe and effective for children 🌿

[@DeepwaterHomestead]

My catnip is low growing. Is that just because I prune it often??

[@sherryk30]

Yes

[@janmchaney7912]

I have always grew catnip for the cats, had no idea it was good for humans. So how does one prepare it for human consumption??

[@mountainroseherbs]

Funny enough, catnip tends to have the opposite effect on humans than it does on our feline friends! While cats are notorious for becoming wild and spunky around this herb, catnip has a much more calming effect on people. Catnip has been used in European folk medicine for generations as a calming agent for body and mind, and the leaves can be tinctured, steeped into a relaxing catnip tea, and added to herbal tea blends. We hope this helps! 🌿🐱

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

Weeding

[@fairygodbrotherr]

cat pot heads and their bummy friends messing up the plants again

[@mountainroseherbs]

🤣

[@LuckyNala]

😂😂😂

[@davidadausuel4537]

I don’t mean to be rude, but could you just skip the round the world in thirty minutes, and get right to the point ?