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From the herb garden
Catmint
Nepeta x faassenii
| Family | Labiatae/ Lamiaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Nepeta |
| Species | x faassenii |
| Part(s) used | Arial parts |
Uses
Not to be confused with Catnip/ catnep which is Nepeta cataria. Cat mint contains nepetalactone which gives cats a pleasant mind altering experience. They get this by rolling in the plant and sniffing the strong aroma.
Constituents
Nepetalactone