Catnip is used for trouble sleeping (insomnia), anxiety, migraine and other headaches, cold and other upper respiratory infections, flu, swine flu, fever, hives, worms, and gastrointestinal (GI) upset, including indigestion, colic, cramping, and gas (flatulence). It is also used as a tonic, for increasing urination, and for starting menstrual periods in girls with delayed onset of menstruation.
Cautions & Side Effects Of Catnip:
Children: Catnip is POSSIBLY UNSAFE for children when taken by mouth. There has been one report of a child experiencing stomach pain, irritability, and sluggishness after taking catnip leaves and tea.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is LIKELY UNSAFE to use take catnip during pregnancy. There is some evidence that catnip can stimulate the uterus. This might cause a miscarriage.There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking catnip if you are breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side, and avoid use.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): Women with PID should avoid using catnip because it can start menstruation.Heavy menstrual periods (menorrhagia): Because catnip can cause menstruation, it might make heavy menstrual periods worse.
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