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Nepeta Cataria Catnip (Therapeutic Action and Uses (Diaphoretic (Promotes…
Nepeta Cataria
Catnip
Synonyms
Catmint
Catswort
History
Stimulant and aphrodisiac for cats
Rat repellent
Hangmen consumed root before hanging
Parts Used and Preparation
Entire herb
Solvents: Boiling water, diluted alcohol
Chemical Constituents
Volatile Oil
Tannin
Nepetatic Acid
Citral
Butyric and Valeric Acid
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Diaphoretic
Promotes free perspiration - good for colds and flus
Increase body temp without raising systemic heat
Relaxant
Induces sleep especially good during fever
Carminative
Anal injection with warm water for intestinal flatulence
Mild Stimulant
Tonic
Refridgerant
Cooling
Slight Emmenagogue
Other
Green herb can be bruised and applied to piles for pain relief