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Catnip, or Nepeta cataria<\/em>, is a perennial herb prized for its soothing effects. Originating from Europe to Central Asia, it’s traditionally been used to calm stomachs and aid sleep. Smoking dried Catnip leaves is said to provide a mild relaxation, with the plant also offering medicinal properties linked to compounds like nepetalactone. 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\r\n[^3]<\/sup>: Catnip Plant - Forestry.com. https:\/\/forestry.com\/plants\/catnip-plant\/<\/a>
\r\n[^4]<\/sup>: Nepeta (Catmint, Catnip) - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. North Carolina State University. https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/nepeta\/<\/a>
\r\n[^5]<\/sup>: Catnip - Nepeta cataria - PNW Plants. Washington State University. http:\/\/pnwplants.wsu.edu\/PlantDisplay.aspx?PlantID=521<\/a>
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\r\n[^3]<\/sup>: Catnip Plant - Forestry.com. https:\/\/forestry.com\/plants\/catnip-plant\/<\/a>
\r\n[^4]<\/sup>: Nepeta (Catmint, Catnip) - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. North Carolina State University. https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/nepeta\/<\/a>
\r\n[^5]<\/sup>: Catnip - Nepeta cataria - PNW Plants. Washington State University. http:\/\/pnwplants.wsu.edu\/PlantDisplay.aspx?PlantID=521<\/a>
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