Sedative nervine herbs, like catnip, are great for calming your nervous system and ensuring a better night's sleep. Here's how to use them.

To make a cup of catnip tea, place 1-2 tsp of dried catnip flowers and leaves in a teacup and pour a cup of hot, not boiling water, and cover.

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To make catnip tea, add one teaspoon of dried catnip leaves or three to four teaspoons of fresh catnip leaves to a mug of boiling water and let it steep.

Edit: To answer the OP, high-quality catnip purchased from a pet supply store can be used to make a tea but the taste will probably be sub-par compared to "human consumption" varieties.