what is catnip aerial parts
Nepeta cataria / (Lamiaceae)/ Catnip is also known as catmint, catnep, catswort, cataria, chataire, field balm, herbe-aux-chats, menthe des chats.Parts used: The top 25-30% of the aerial parts of the plant, harvested at the beginning to middle part of its flowering period.Habitat: The perennial catnip is native to Europe and East and West Asia. This is a plant that does best when it follows humans â preferring disturbed sites along roadsides, old farmsteads. member of the mint family, catnip likes to have its feet wet and grows in a relatively moist area. Properties: Antidiarrheal, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, nervine, relaxant, tranquilizer. Uses: Catnip is a mild digestive herb with excellent antispasmodic properties.