Catnip leaf & flower (Nepeta cataria) FREE SHIPPING 1 oz to 1 lb

Description

Catnip is a botanical cousin to peppermint and spearmint. Slightly sweet and minty profile is great in teas, fruit salads and Mediterranean dishes. Mice and many other pests strongly dislike the plant, the dried herb is a natural deterrent. Cats go crazy for it!
Properties: antispasmodic, gas reliever, diaphoretic, uterine stimulant, nervine, stomachic, stimulant, diaphoretic.
The dried herb can be added to soups and stews. Prior to the importation of true teas from China, catnip was the familiar and popular beverage of the tea-time ritual of pre-Elizabethan England.
Uses:
- Use in soaps, shampoos, lotions, and salves
- Use in tea blends
- Give to your cats as a treat
- Add to soups and stews
- Add to "love sachets" with rose petals
Origin: United States
Active compounds: Citronella, Sterols, Acids, and Tannins. Caryophyllene, Citral, Dispentine, Geraniol, Limonene, Nepetalactone, Nepetalic acid, Nepetalic anhydride, Nerol, Valeric acid nepetalactone, volatile oils.
Other names: Catmint, Catswort, Catnep
Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.
The information contained in this listing is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen.
Packaged in a resealable plastic bag.  Approximately 10 cups per pound of catnip herb.