CATNIP

• History of Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Catnip, also known as “catnip” or “catnip”, is a perennial plant of the Lamiaceae family. Here’s a look at its history:
• Origins Origin: Catnip is native to Europe and Asia, but has spread to other parts of the world, including North America.
• Ancient use: Traces of its use date back to Antiquity, where it was prized for its medicinal properties.
• Traditional Use
• Popular medicine: Used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive disorders and infections. Aromatic plant: Appreciated for its pleasant aroma, it was also used to perfume sachets. Modern Popularity
• Effects on Cats: Catnip is best known for its stimulating effect on cats, causing playful and euphoric behaviors. This effect is caused by a chemical compound called nepetalactone. Garden Crop: Today it is grown not only for its ornamental appeal but also for its use as catnip.

• Catnip, also known as "catnip", has several interesting medicinal properties
• Calming and Sedative
• Used to help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
• Digestive:
• May relieve digestive disorders, such as bloating and upset stomach. Antimicrobial:
• Has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which can help fight certain infections. Anti-inflammatory:
• Can reduce inflammation, beneficial for joint and muscle pain. Antispasmodic:
• Helps relieve cramps and muscle spasms. Use in Aromatherapy:
• Its essential oil is sometimes used for its relaxing effects in aromatherapy practices. Catnip is therefore both a fascinating and useful plant, with a rich history of medicinal use.

• It has been widely used for this purpose, notably to relieve colic in infants, pain caused by teething and to calm agitation in children.
• It was also used in the past as a uterine stimulant in case of difficult childbirth or to trigger menstruation. Catnip tea was traditionally used as a medicinal plant for agitation, nervousness and nervous disorders, cough, asthma, gas and diarrhea.
• Traditionally, a syrup was made, with berries and elderflowers, to calm coughs and relieve l Today, Dried catnip is added to foods for flavor, used as an herbal supplement, and brewed into tea.

• These include: Caffeic acid Rosmarinic acid Coumaric acid. Studies show that rosmarinic acid has more powerful antioxidant effects than vitamin E. Antioxidants prevent cell damage caused by free radicals and reduce the risk of cancer and atherosclerosis. Rosmarinic acid is also used to treat stomach ulcers and asthma.

Catnip Recipes (Nepeta cataria) Although catnip is primarily known for its effects on cats, it can also be used in cooking. Here are some ideas:

• Catnip Infusion Preparation: Add a few fresh catnip leaves to a cup of hot water. Infusion time: Let steep for 5-10 minutes. Use: Enjoy as herbal tea, possibly with honey.
• Catnip Salad Preparation: Chop fresh catnip leaves and add them to a green salad. Ingredients: Toss with fresh vegetables, nuts and a light vinaigrette.
• Catnip Pesto Ingredients: Replace the basil with catnip leaves in your pesto recipe. Preparation: Mix the leaves with nuts, garlic, cheese and olive oil.
• Scented Sachets Preparation: Dry the catnip leaves and place them in fabric bags. Use: Use them to scent cabinets or to make infusions.
• Herb Butter Preparation: Mix chopped catnip leaves with softened butter. Use: Spread on bread or grilled vegetables.

Caution: dust seeds, mix sand with seeds in a salt shaker or in the small plastic bag in your envelope, to have a clump Refrigerate 2 to 4 weeks before sowing to accelerate germination, imitating winter garden conditions . Lightly press without covering 3-4 mugwort seeds per hole. Our seeds are vigorous, open-pollinated and adapted to the Quebec climate

• Species: Nepeta cataria; Lamiaceae
• Sowing: Early March indoors, early April under outdoor shelters or sow broadcast on the surface to be cultivated outdoors in spring after the last frosts on the ground in your region or around the end of August
• Seeds: 10-15 seeds per pot, final transplanting into an outdoor pot or in the ground around mid-May
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
• Germination time: 10-25 days
• Soil: Poor, humous, loose and drained
• Location: Sun and tolerates shade and cold very well
• Spacing between plants: 30-40 cm
• Height at maturity: 75-80 cm
• Maturity: 70-80 days| Perennial
• Seed per envelope: +/- 200

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