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Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii
Catmint
FamilyLabiatae/ Lamiaceae
GenusNepeta
Speciesx faassenii
Part(s) usedArial 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

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