Holistic Benefits:
Catnip may help relax the body before bed and promote rest. Its calming properties come from its nepetalactone and nepetalactone acid compounds. The calming and sedative-like effects of catnip give it many benefits for relieving stress and anxiety. 
It’s a diuretic and causes both frequent urination and heavy perspiration, you shouldn’t drink it immediately before bed. Doing so could lead to frequent trips to the bathroom and interrupted sleep. 
Another traditional medicinal use for catnip is using it to help with symptoms of colds and other illnesses.
Along with other herbs like licorice root and mullein, catnip is often used as a natural cough and sore throat remedy. It has been found in studies to have antispasmodic and bronchodilatory properties that naturally soothe coughs and can even help with asthma.
The anti-inflammatory properties of catnip make it useful for calming internal and external inflammation as well as helping with pain.
Along with its calming and anti-inflammatory compounds, catnip also antiseptic properties that make it useful for treating skin infections and speeding the healing of minor wounds and cuts.
Anti-aging properties, especially at treating fine lines and wrinkles,
 
 
 
 
 
Spiritual Uses:
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Can help develop psychic or emotional bonds with cats
 Used in love spells when paired with rose petals
Attracts luck
When grown near your home or hung over your door, can attract good spirits
Random Fact: Catnip leaves are used as bookmarks in magical texts
Also used for: Love, beauty, happiness, power, courage, positivity, cats, friendship, joy, familiars.