Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
 
Origin
Catnip is native to Europe and parts of Asia but has naturalized throughout North America. It has been used for centuries in traditional European and North American herbal practices, particularly as a gentle herb for calming and digestive support.
 
Historically, Catnip has been valued as a mild, soothing botanical, often used in teas intended to support relaxation and comfort for both adults and children.
Part of Plant Used: Dried Catnip Leaf and Flowering Tops
 
Overview
Catnip Leaf Tea is a gentle, calming herbal infusion traditionally used to support relaxation, digestive comfort, and overall nervous system balance. Unlike stronger sedative herbs, Catnip is considered a mild nervine, meaning it supports calmness without heavy sedation.
 
In herbal traditions, Catnip has often been used to ease occasional tension, promote relaxation, and support digestive comfort—especially when discomfort is related to stress or nervous tension.
 
As a tea, Catnip produces a light, mildly minty, slightly earthy infusion with soft herbal notes. Its pleasant and approachable flavor makes it suitable for regular use and ideal for those seeking a gentle calming tea.
 
Traditionally, Catnip Leaf Tea has been used to support:
• Nervous system relaxation
• Mild stress and tension support
• Digestive comfort
• Occasional restlessness
• Gentle calming support for all ages
 
Catnip tea is especially appealing to those seeking a soft, calming herbal tea that can be enjoyed daily without feeling overly sedating.
 
AVE Generational Remedies® Catnip Leaf Tea is a soothing, gentle herbal infusion crafted to support relaxation, digestive comfort, and everyday calm. Rooted in traditional herbal wisdom, it offers a peaceful addition to your daily wellness ritual.