Nepeta cataria
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialDigestive aidSedative / sleep support
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Insomnia / sleeplessnessTraditional
- Respiratory supportTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalNepeta cataria L. (catnip) can serve as a chassis for the engineering of secondary metabolic pathways (2024)
PreclinicalAssessment of Genetic Diversity, Micromorphology and Antimicrobial Activity in Nepeta cataria L. (2023)
PreclinicalChemical Composition of Essential Oils from Nepeta cataria L. Cultivated in Bulgaria and Their Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity (2023)
PreclinicalPhytochemical profiling of antimicrobial and potential antioxidant plant: Nepeta cataria (2022)
PreclinicalHepatoprotective effect of essential oils of Nepeta cataria L. on acetaminophen-induced liver dysfunction (2019)
All 15 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.