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cut leaf - Given to your cat it creates a powerful bond between the two of you, and intoxicates the cat. On the plus side, catnip is an excellent toner for their digestive system. Used in love spells, luck spells and also those designed to enhance beauty and happiness. Pressed catnip leaves make wonderful bookmarks in magickal texts. (stored far above the reach of kitty)
Biological Name: Labiatae Nepeta cataria Other Names: Catmint, catnep, catrup, catswort, field balm Parts Used: The leaves and the flowering top. ActiveCompounds: . Volatile oil, carvacrol, citronellal, nerol, geraniol, pulegone, thymol and nepetalic acid. . Iridoids, including epideoxyloganic acid and 7- deoxyloganic acid. . Tannins. History: Catnip is one of the oldest household remedies. It was prescribed as "wonderful for very small children and infants". As a tea it was used as an enema for children with convulsions. It was also prescribed for pain of any kind, spasm, gas pains, hyperacidity in the stomach, and for the prevention of griping in the bowels. It was also used to restore menstruation Remedies For: Anodyne, antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic.
Catnip is one of the traditional cold and flu remedies. It is a useful diaphoretic helpful in any feverish condition, especially acute bronchitis. As a carminative with anti-spasmodic properties, Catnip eases any stomach upsets, dyspepsia, flatulence and colic. It is a perfect remedy for the treatment of diarrhoea in children. Its sedative action on the nerves adds to its generally relaxing properties. Take catnip tea for upset stomach, colic, spasms, flatulency, and acid. It can also be used for an enema. Contemporary herbalist also use this herb for chronic bronchitis and for diarrhea
Description: Catnip is a perennial herb of the mint family. Its erect, square, branching stem is hairy and grows from 3 to 5 feet high. The oblong of cordate, pointed leaves have scalloped edges and gray or whitish hairs on the lower side. The bilabiate flowers are white with purple spots and grow in spikes from June to September. Dosage: Infusion: Use 1 tsp. herb with 1 cup boiling water. Steep only: do not allow to boil. Take 1 to 2 cups a day. Tincture: Take 1/2 to I tsp. at a time.
This interesting plant makes a mild and relaxing herbal smoke. Your cat will love you for if you decide to share this certified organic herb. Used in many herbal smoking blends...
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