Catnip
Catnip (Nepeta
cutaria) - Canada -Essential oil by Garden Essence. Nepeta
Cataria - Canada 100% pure, single species, first
distillation,
guaranteed free of pesticides and herbicides.
Some
historical uses: Mosquito repellant - 10 times as effective as DEET
against mosquitos (see http://www.zhealthinfo.com/catnip.htm -
North
American Indians used catnip for its sedative effect on the nervous
system as well as for treating colic in infants. Culpepper
mentions catnip for hemorroids. Catnip has been documented as
normalizing blood pressure. It is a mild tranquilizer that helps
relieve stress, promotes restfulness, stimulates the appetite, soothes
babies and children. It has also been used to induce sweating without
bringing on a fever and promotes menstruation. Used to treat anxiety,
colds, flu, bronchitis, fever, inflammation, and general aches and
pains. A good remedy for diarrhea, even in children, and for
inflammatory bowel conditions, infections, and constipation.
Has
been known to help headaches caused by tension, indigestion and
stress-related conditions. A good antiseptic for sore throats and
coughs, a decongestant for catarrh and sinusitis, and a relaxant for
croup and asthma. It can be applied to hemorrhoids to soothe
burning and itching or on eruptive skin infections such as measles and
chickenpox. It helps to speed tissue repair, stop bleeding of abrasions
and cuts, and aid in the healing of burns, scalds, piles, insect bites
and other inflammatory skin conditions.
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