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Effect on humans
Don't be fooled by the word “catnip” because it is true that catnip works its wonders on humans too. From helping sleep problems to digestion, it does it all! Catnip has a history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments such as stomach cramps, indigestion, fevers, hives, and nervous conditions. The plant has been consumed as a tisane, juice, tincture, infusion, or poultice, and has also been smoked. However, its medicinal use has fallen out of favor with the development of modern medicine.

With domestic cats, N. cataria is used as a recreational substance for pet cats' enjoyment, and catnip and catnip-laced products designed for use with domesticated cats are available to consumers.Though cats seem to have a big reaction to catnip, the effects only last up to 10 minutes, and will have to stand by for about 2 hours to be able to reach the effects full potential. Common behaviors cats display when they sense the bruised leaves or stems of catnip are rubbing on the plant, rolling on the ground, pawing at it, licking it, and chewing it. Consuming much of the plant is followed by drooling, sleepiness, anxiety, leaping about, and purring. Some growl, meow, scratch, or bite at the hand holding it. however, about one-third of cats are not affected by catnip.