
Botanical Name: Nepeta Catari / Nepeta piperita
Country Of Origin: USA
Common Name: Catnip
English Name: Catnip Herb
Also Known As: Catnip Herb Powder, Catnip Powder, Nepeta cataria Powder, Dried Catnip Herb Powder, Catmint Powder
Part Used: Dried aerial parts of Nepeta cataria, finely milled
Description: Catnip Herb Powder is produced from the dried aerial parts of Nepeta cataria, a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia and widely cultivated and naturalized in temperate regions. The plant typically reaches 50–100 cm in height and develops branching square stems with soft, grey-green leaves. When dried and milled, the herb forms a fine powder with natural green to grey green tones and a smooth, uniform texture.
In powdered form, the characteristic leafy structure of catnip is reduced to a consistent, free-flowing material. The powder retains the plant’s natural visual qualities while allowing easy incorporation into dry blends, formulations, and creative botanical applications where a uniform texture is preferred over visible plant pieces.
The aerial plant material is harvested during active growth, cleaned to remove field residue, and dried under controlled air drying or warm air conditions to reduce moisture. Once fully dried, the herb is mechanically milled into a fine powder and sifted to remove oversized particles, ensuring consistency in particle size and appearance.
Uses: Catnip Herb Powder is used in botanical craft formulations, sachet blends, incense-style mixtures, resin art, natural colouring and texture applications, and educational herb kits. Its fine texture and muted green colour make it suitable for projects requiring a powdered botanical ingredient that blends smoothly into creative and decorative preparations.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.
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