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Description
Catnip is also known by the names Catmint, Catnep, and Field Balm. The genus name, Nepeta, is from Nepeti, a Roman town where this herb was first cultivated. Catnip, a member of the mint family, grows on banks and waste places in northern temperate regions around the world. It is so named because of the peculiar behavior of cats when they get a whiff of this feline favorite. It doesn't cause such behavior in humans but, like many botanicals, it has many excellent nutritional properties. Early American settlers believed Catnip would make kind people mean, and so the dried roots were fed to hangmen and executioners.
The part of this plant used medicinally is the leaf. The primary chemical constituents of Catnip include essential oils (carvacrol, citronellal, geraniol, nepetol, nepetelactone, pulegone, thymol), iridoids, and tannins. It also contains iron, selenium, potassium, manganese, chromium, and moderate amounts of other minerals and vitamins. Catnip has soothing and relaxing effects on the digestive system, relieving diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion, upset stomach and headaches.
Catnip contains antispasmodic properties that are ideal for treating abdominal and menstrual cramping, as well as chronic coughing. Excellent in reducing fevers, Catnip is also good for alleviating sleeplessness and insomnia. Catnip's antibiotic and astringent properties are also beneficial for treating colds and bronchial infections.
This herb also has many topical applications - as a bath herb for stress, colic and teething; as a compress or poultice for pain, sprains, bruises and insect bites; as a poultice for toothache; and as a hair rinse for scalp irritations. Other uses include Catnip as a liniment for arthritis and rheumatism; as an eyewash for inflammation, allergies and bloodshot eyes; as an enema to cleanse the colon; and as a salve for hemorrhoids.
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Directions
Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
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