Catnip Tincture

Catnip is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), and like many mints, its medicine lives in its ability to relax tension while restoring flow. Where some herbs stimulate or suppress, catnip softens. It works subtly, patiently, and thoroughly—making it one of the most trusted remedies for sensitive nervous systems across generations.

At its core, catnip is a nervous system harmonizer. It doesn’t sedate in a heavy way; instead, it helps the body remember how to relax.

Catnip acts as a gentle nervine, meaning it supports and restores the nervous system rather than overriding it. It is especially helpful for:

Anxiety rooted in overstimulation

Emotional overwhelm

Restlessness and irritability

Stress held in the body rather than the mind

Unlike stronger nervines, catnip is appropriate when the nervous system is fragile, depleted, or reactive. It brings the system down from “high alert” and into a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state.

• Take during moments of stress or emotional overwhelm

• Use before sleep to help quiet the mind

• Support digestion after meals

• Ease menstrual cramping and pelvic tension

• Gentle enough for sensitive systems*

Catnip teaches us that healing doesn’t have to be forceful—sometimes the most powerful medicine is gentle, patient, and kind.

• Nervine – calms and restores the nervous system

• Antispasmodic – relaxes muscle tension, cramps, and spasms

• Carminative – relieves bloating, gas, and digestive discomfort

• Mild Sedative – promotes relaxation and restful sleep

• Diaphoretic – supports the body during fevers and colds