Nepeta cataria Family: Lamiaceae Common Names: Catnip, Catmint, Catwort, Field balm, Field mint Parts used: Aerial parts Actions: Anti-spasmodic, anodyne, carminative, diaphoretic, refrigerant, sedative Constituents: Acetic acid, butyric acid, dipentene, nepetalic acid, nerol, iridoids, tannins, terpenes, valeric acid, volatile oil (mainly nepetalactone, alpha- and beta- citral, citronellol, geraniol, and limonene), antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins C and E, minerals (especi