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Catnip Profile Also known as- Nepeta cataria, Catmint, Catnep, Catswort, Field Balm, Menta De Gato. Introduction Catnip is, as its name suggests, the herb of choice for cats. A member of the mint, catnip attracts cats of all breeds and sizes, who often run up to the herb, paw it, roll in it, meow loudly, and then suddenly lose interest in the herb for hours or days until sensitivity to the herb "resets" itself. Constituents Nepetalactone, essential oil Parts Used The leaf, dried, cut, and powdered. Typical Preparations As a tea, extract or lightly sprinkled on food. Herbal pillow for cats. Summary Scientists have ascertained that the feline reaction to catnip is due to the its content of nepetalactone. The herb is also strongly antifungal and a bactericide for Staphylococcus aureus, as well as a close chemical relative to a number of insect repellants that affect mosquitoes and termites. Precautions Not recommended for use while pregnant.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2009 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com