Nepeta mussinii vs Ziziphus Mauritiana

Ornamental and medicinal catmint from Persia used in traditional medicine for digestive complaints and mild sedation.

Small tree widespread in tropical Asia and Africa producing edible fruits used medicinally in Ayurvedic and African traditional medicine for digestive and sedative conditions.

nepetalactone, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids

jujuboside B, ziziphine, ursolic acid, flavonoids, vitamins

Digestive complaints in Persian folk medicine, Mild sedation, Insomnia relief

insomnia, digestive disorders, fever, wound healing, nutritive

Mild sedative, Digestive tonic, Antimicrobial

sedative, digestive tonic, wound healing, nutritive

2-4 g dried herb as tea

Fruit consumed freely or 5–10g bark decoction

Pregnancy

sedative medications, allergy

Mild drowsiness

drowsiness, mild digestive upset