Catnip
Catnip
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Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Vata & Pitta
Rasa / Taste
Pungent; Bitter
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Nervine, carminative, diaphoretic, mild sedative; gently relaxes
Why This Plant
"Swati is the independent star of the wind, ruled by Vayu — self-going, scattered like a breeze. Catnip, the airy herb that loosens tension and lets the system blow free, carries Swati's untethered freedom."
Cultivation
Hardy perennial; full sun; spreads; self-seeds; pollinator and (cat) favorite.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Very safe. Avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy.
