Nepeta
Cataria
A mild sedative, lowers fever, increases perspiration, relieves flatulence and digestive pains, dyspepsia & colic. The perfect remedy for diarrhea in children. It’s sedative action on the nerves adds to it’s generally relaxing properties. And of course an aphrodisiac to cats.
CAUTION: If taken in large doses when warm, it frequently causes emesis. Consult a pediatrician if giving to children. Do not boil. Add to boiling water, cover and steep for 10 minutes. Sweeten if desired.