subject: Smoking Catnip - Can you smoke Catnip? Using Catnip in Herbal Smoke Blends [print this page] Smoking Catnip - Can you smoke Catnip? Using Catnip in Herbal Smoke Blends
Catnip is an aromatic herb that belongs to the mint family and is also known as Nepeta cataria. The herb has small white flowers with purple dots. Catnip is found in Europe, the United States and Asian countries. The flowering tops, leaves and stems of catnip are used for medicinal teas and smoke blends to treat colds, stress relief, anxiety, headaches, gastrointestinal distress, muscle cramps, flu, cuts and scrapes along with its ability to promote general relaxation and slight sedation.
Although Catnip is generally used as an infusion for tea, it is also ingested via smoking. For these purposes, the fine flowers or leaves of catnip are dried and then smoked. It has a mint flavor even when smoked. Catnip is used individually or as an ingredient of other smoking blends. When it is mixed with other herbs for smoke blends, there are no negative interactions. Instead, it enhances the effects when mixed with other herbs having same properties. When catnip is smoked, it creates the feelings of relaxation and sheds the effects of anxiety, tension and headache. The effects of smoking catnip remain for a short time.
SIDE EFFECTS
There are no known side effects of catnip as long as it's used in safe dosages. There are some reports of it causing diarrhea or an increase in frequency of urination along with the potential to upset the stomach when overdone in tea. Pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as people who suffer chronic medical conditions should consult with a medical practitioner before taking catnip.
Caution!
As catnip has sedative properties, individuals should use caution while driving or operating machinery.
