[Lizavetta]

The presence of a chemical called nepetalactone produces sedative-like affects in humans, making catnip a popular home remedy for headaches as well as insomnia.

Does anyone here have personal experience with using catnip for insomnia? Seriously.

[TigersEye]

Catnip is a mint family plant and like mints it has a cooling and mild sedative effect. I wouldn't expect it to have any stronger effect than any other mint or chamomile but it would be good in combination with them. It's safe and good for small children who are feverish when you don't want to use stronger things.

Don't use catnip sold for cats though. A lot of that is cheap crap that is old and full of big stems. Get some at the whole foods store, herb store or best of all grow your own.

[Overtaxed]

It works for me....I use homegrown catnip, usually fresh leaves. Puts me out like a light but it’s kind of hard keeping the kitties out of it.

[Vigilanteman]

Yes. I use it regularly for headaches and insomnia. It is quite effective and relaxing. The best tea is made from the leaves. The stems get died and stuffed in socks to give away as toys to all the cat owners with whom I'm friends.

If you don't care to grow your own, or run out, there is a decent tea which can be purchased from swansonsvitamins.com