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What does catnip mean?

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Noun
  1. Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae, certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities.
    1. Nepeta cataria and Nepeta grandiflora (and perhaps other species), which are well-known for causing an apparently harmless pheromone-based intoxication among certain cats.
  2. (figuratively) Something that causes excitement or interest.
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A favorite blend is equal parts of spearmint, chamomile flowers, fennel seeds, catnip and lemon balm.
Herbal antispasmodics such as Jamaican dogwood, cramp bark and catnip can be used for relaxing muscle tension and spasms.
Her incenses are acacia, frankincense, myrrh, catnip, cedar, cinnamon, and juniper.
So today I just grokked the job listings, vacuumed, got the cat some bath wipes and catnip and did other things.
Downton's heady blend of fab frocks and troubled relationships is catnip for women of all ages and backgrounds.
I'm told catnip keeps birds away from strawberries, and having lost most of mine to robins this year I'm going to try it.

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