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No, this isn’t just for cats.

Catnip is a very popular stimulant for your furry friend, and when you give it to a cat, it’s a natural stimulant. It will actually get them hyper and playful.

But, in humans it does the exact opposite. It actually acts as a sedative in our case, and if you consume it, you’ll feel a lot better. It can be used as a natural means to relieve stress, help you sleep, and it’s the prime solution for a variety of skin issues. Most of the health benefits are from something called nepetalactone, and thymol as well. This is a compound that in our body will actually help us naturally relax, and thymol also does this too, but will also help with irritation that you’re feeling.

So yes, you can theoretically give this to your cat, and you can have some too. It’s not just used for cats, but you can benefit from this as well.

In humans, this can be used to help with repelling bugs, and will relieve the irritation from various bug bites. It also calms anxiety, restlessness, and stress, will help with reducing stomach discomfort, and also will help you recovery faster from fevers and colds.

This is a very versatile plant, since you can brew these leaves for teas, dry the leaves out and then burn them to use in aromatherapy, or even just through the use of essential oils. It’s a great plant, and worth considering if you like to have a relaxing state of mind.