Catnip Essential Oil

BOTANICAL NAME: nepeta cataria

ORIGIN: India

PARTS USED: flowers

DISTILLATION METHOD: steam

FRAGRANCE: herbaceous, woody, pungent, resembling pennyroyal or citronella

BLENDS WELL WITH: eucalyptus, lemon, lime, myrrh, peppermint, other citrus oils

AROMATIC & PHYSICAL USES: anesthetic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, emmenagogue, febrifuge, nervine, sedative, tonic, chills, colds in the joints, muscle aches, rheumatism, insomnia, nervous tension, colic, flatulence.

MAGICAL USES: cat magic, love, beauty, happiness

Definitions:

Antispasmodic: referring to something that suppresses spasms.

Astringent: a substance that draws tissue together, restricting the flow of blood.

Carminative: relieves discomfort of gas in the digestive tract.

Emmenagogue: stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation.

Febrifuge: reduces fever.

Nervine: acts upon or affects the nerves; quiets nervous excitement.

Sedative: Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

Tonic: restorative and curative; intended to invigorate.

Safety Warning: Possible toxic effects in concentration. Avoid during pregnancy. Never ingest essential oils without a prescription. Use carrier oil when applying to skin.