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Herbs - Catnip
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Catnip Catnip

(also referred to as...)

Catmint, Catnep, Catswort, Field Balm

Latin Name: Nepeta cataria

Family: Labiatae

 
Description

For years, it has been a mystery as to why this plant causes a frenzied ecstasy in felines. Nearly all types of felines, from the basic house cat to a fierce mountain lion, go nuts for catnip, and will tear up any patch you have sown. Cats like to roll around in it, rub against it, toss it around, and rub their faces in it in a wild orgy of delight. As for humans, it is a valuable medicine from the botanical world.


 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

Catnip has been used mainly as a children's herb, but should by no means be restricted to this age group. A hot infusion of catnip will balance circulation and bring about free perspiration, making it useful in treating colds, fevers, and any sluggishness.

Catnip is an excellent nervine and can be used in convulsions, fits, hysteria, and for colic in children. A cup of catnip tea before bed will, in most cases, put you out cold. Catnip can be used to sooth an upset stomach and relieve indigestion and flatulence. It is also used in North America as an enema to cleanse the lower bowel.


 

Source

Flowers and leaves


 

Preparations

Infusion: Catnip should never be boiled, as the volatile oil will be lost in the process. Infuse 1 cup of hot water that has been boiled with 1 teaspoon of herb for 10 minutes.


 

Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

There are no known contraindications.


 

Ailment / Situation Listing

 

Cleanse Lower Bowel

Colic

Common Cold

Convulsions

Fevers

Fits

Flatulence

Flu

Headaches

Hysteria

Indigestion

Measles

Sluggish Circulation

 Sleeping Problems

 

 


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