Catnip - Nepeta cataria

NOT AVAILABLE - INFORMATION ONLY        North American catnip is commonly used as a powerful insect repellent and as a stimulant for cats. 

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County of Origin Canada
Therapeutic Properties Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, anti-spasmodic, astringent, carminative, eEmenagogic, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic
Botanical Family Lamiaceae
Chemical Family Aldehydes, Monoterpenols
Approx. Shelf Life 5-6 years
Plant Parts Flowering tops
Note Classification Middle
Method of Extraction Steam Distilled
Blends well with Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Geranium, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Orange, Rosemary, Spearmint

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References:
Battaglia, S.  The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy; Third Edition The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2017
Tisserand R. Young R.  Essential Oil Safety, second edition.  Churchhill Livingstone, UK, 2013
Sheppard-Hanger S. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual.  Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, USA, 2000
Caddy R. Essential Oils in Colour.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2005
Lawless J. The encyclopaedia of Essential Oils.  Element Books Limited, GB, 1992
Caddy R. the Essential Blending Guide.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2007
Weaver W.W. Sauer’s Herbal Cures.  Routledge, UK, 2001
World Wide Web Encyclopedia Britannica. USA, 2014
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