Catmint

🌿 Catmint – Mild Relaxation & Digestive Support from Wild Catnip

Catmint by Indian Elements consists of 50 g of finely ground dried Nepeta Cataria (Wild Catnip). While catnip is famous for its strong effect on cats, for humans it is primarily known as a gentle herb that can support calmness, reduce stress, help digestion, and promote a sense of relaxation. Used as a tea, catmint offers a simple, natural way to unwind and support digestive comfort.

🍃 What is Catmint (Nepeta Cataria)?

Our Catmint is 100% dried and ground leaves of Nepeta Cataria. The plant belongs to the mint family and has been used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine. Catmint contains active compounds — including volatile oils and terpenoids such as nepetalactone — which may exert calming, antispasmodic, and digestive‑supportive effects. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

✨ Potential Benefits

• Relaxation & calmness: may help ease nervousness, stress and promote a subtle calming effect. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Digestive support: traditionally used to relieve digestive discomfort, gas, mild stomach cramps and aid digestion. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Mild sedative / sleep aid potential: some people use catmint tea to help relax before bed. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Gentle and natural alternative: offers a mild herbal option for relaxation and digestion without strong stimulants or synthetic ingredients.

☕ How to Use

Use ~1 g per day: prepare tea by adding 1–2 teaspoons of dried catmint to a cup of hot (not boiling) water, steep for 5–20 minutes, then strain. The flavor is pleasant and mildly herbal; you may sweeten it if desired. Start with 1 cup per day to assess your body’s response. Avoid excessive consumption. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

📦 Ingredients

• Nepeta Cataria (dried herb — leaves/flowering tops) — 50 g
• 100% natural, plant‑based, no fillers

⚠️ Notes & Considerations

Although catmint is much milder for humans than for cats, its effects remain gentle: there is no strong “high” or euphoria similar to what some pets display. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Possible mild side‑effects may include drowsiness, digestive discomfort, or mild stomach upset — particularly if overused or combined with other sedatives. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

🌍 Origin & Tradition

Catmint (Nepeta Cataria) is native to parts of Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, and has been naturalized in many temperate regions worldwide. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} Historically it has been used as a medicinal herb — valued for its calming, antispasmodic, digestive and mild sedative properties — in teas, tinctures or poultices. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

🌿 Final Thought

Catmint offers a gentle, natural herbal option to support relaxation, ease digestion and promote a calmer state of mind. It appeals to those who prefer mild effects and a subtle, holistic approach to well‑being. As with all herbs, moderate and mindful use is recommended.