Smooth Catmint

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Health benefits and usues of Smooth Catmint

Nepeta species are used as antispasmodic, diuretic, febrifuge, diaphoretic, antimicrobial and antiseptic agents and also in the treatment of dysentery, tooth trouble and kidney and liver diseases. Diverse biological activities viz. feline attractant, canine attractant, insect repellant and arthropod defense are accredited to the presence of biologically active iridoids/monoterpene nepetalactones in Nepeta species