Catnip

Native to Eastern Africa, Asia, and Europe

• Energetics: Bitter • Cooling • Drying

• Associated Sign(s): Libra

• Associated Chakra(s): Heart and Crown

Catnip – also known as “Catmint” – is a versatile herb treasured for its soothing, protective, and resilient effects. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that thrives in a variety of soil types, making it as adaptable as it is effective.

It has been used to ease sore throats, mild toothaches, and congestive coughs. Catnip is a diaphoretic herb that helps manage fevers, hot flashes, and muscle tension. Its antispasmodic properties make it a supportive ally for cramps, gas, and digestive discomfort—especially in cases of IBS. Catnip’s calming nature also makes it a go-to for reducing anxiety, encouraging deep sleep, and restoring emotional balance.

In magical and mythological traditions, Catnip is a plant of love, beauty, and feminine power, long associated with the Egyptian goddess Bast, guardian of pleasure, fertility, and sacred protection. Offering Catnip in rituals can offer a deeper connection to the divine feminine and strengthen protective magic, especially when the goal is to harmonize the inner and outer worlds.

Catnip fosters both emotional peace and spiritual connection, helping to navigate subtle energies, and bringing balance to situations that feel out of alignment, making it a valuable herb for those walking a path of healing, meditation, or ritual work. Perfect for your evening wind-down ritual or to ease help set a more balanced tone in the morning, Catnip offers a calming embrace that gently soothes the body, opens the heart, and quiets the mind.

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