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FAQ
Catnip tea, herb, and tincture are also sold in health food stores, grocery stores, and pharmacies for human use. Catnip tea, like other herbal teas, is made by introducing boiling water to the dried plant and steeping for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Special Precautions and Warnings. When taken by mouth: Catnip is possibly safe when used in cupful amounts of catnip tea. But catnip is possibly unsafe when taken in high doses. Side effects might include headaches, vomiting, and a feeling of being ill.
A pinch of dried catnip can add an intriguing depth to your soups and broths, introducing a subtle minty undertone. Ingredients: 1 tsp dried catnip leaves, your choice of soup or broth. Procedure: Add catnip leaves during the simmering process of your soup or broth. Strain or serve as is for added flavor.
These days, humans who consume catnip generally drink it as a tea. The tea is widely believed to soothe anxiety and insomnia, as well as digestive troubles. You can purchase catnip tea bags, or you can make it yourself.
Yes, you can smoke catnip. There are older reports that catnip was once used in place of cannabis or as filler in weed since it produced similar effects, like making you feel happy and slightly buzzed. For a while, people would even buy catnip-infused cat toys to get their hands on the herb.