Catmint / Nepeta x faassenii
Family:
Labiatae/ Lamiaceae
Genus:
Nepeta
Species:
x faassenii
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Part(s) Used:
Arial parts
Constituents:
Nepetalactone
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.
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https://www.theherbalist.com.au/herb_gallery/catmint