Description
Although occasionally used in brewing
1 teaspoon of Linden to one cup of boiling water
Due to its rich source of many vitamins and minerals
colds and bronchitis
pale green foliage and bright yellow flowers with large seed heads in the centre
Catnip Leaf & Flower (Nepeta cataria) - Dried Herb, Organic Cinnamomum zeylanicum Although occasionally used in brewingCatnip plants, and other Nepeta species, are members of the mint family and contain volatile oils, sterols, acids and tannins. Native to Europe, Asia and Africa, the plant was brought to North America by settlers. Nowadays, the plant is popular in herb gardens and grows widely as a weed. The name "Nepeta" is derived from the Etruruan city of Neptic where the plant was said to be prominently grown. The French call Catnip "Herbe aux Chats" and often