Catnip has an aromatic odour, similar in scent to both Pennyroyal and Mint. Because of its powerful and unusual smell, catnip has a strange fascination for cats, who will destroy any plant of it that may happen to be bruised. According to Maud Grieve's A Modern Herbal, there is a saying about catnip:
If you set it, the cats will eat it,
If you sow it, the cats don't know it.
If you give your feline a bit of catnip, it will help strengthen the psychic bond between you, in addition to getting your cat as high as a kite. Although typically used in pet-related workings, catnip is also an herb of love, and can be included in sachets or incense.
Other Names: Catmint, Cat's Wort, Nepeta
Gender: Feminine
Element: Water
Deity Connection: Bast, Sekhmet
Catnip
From Patti Wigington, About.com
When hung over your door, a bundle of catnip attracts good luck.
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