Catnip

Origin: Europe, south-west-through-central Asia (to Japan)

Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Mentheae
Scientific Name: Nepeta cataria

Folk Names: Catmint, catnep, catwort, catswort, cat’s fancy, cat’s play, field balm, nep

Magical

Element: Water
Day: Friday
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Libra
Associated Celebrations: Shadowfest
Deities: Bast, Sekhmet

Parts used: Herb

Magical Properties: Happiness, friendship, beauty, sleep, relaxation, animal magic, dreamwork, intuition, romance, sex, love, psychic visions, inspiration