The Surprising Health Benefits of Catmint for Humans
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While most people associate catmint with its stimulating effects on felines, the same herb, also known as catnip or *Nepeta cataria*, has a long history of use in herbal medicine for humans. This is because the active compound, nepetalactone, has a calming, sedative effect on the human nervous system, offering a gentle remedy for various common ailments.
