100% Certified Organic Catnip

Nepeta

This leaf known for cat intoxication is also an ideal remedy for treatment of flus and colds.  Catnip promotes sweating, reduces fever, opens the sinuses and relieves pain.  This herb can also reduce inflammation and calm the nerves from agitation. Capnip is also  used for headaches, vomiting, and colic.  Safety should be used during pregnancy, but known to be safe with children.  Dosage is ¼ to 1 teaspoon up to 3 times/day.

Catnip contains iridoida, tannins, and volatile oil. It settles the stomach, sedates, stimulates sweating, and reduces fever. It helps to settle indigestion and colic, as well as digestion-related headaches.

Simple nervous dyspepsia from agitation.

Nausea, general anesthetic.

Vomiting, in general.

Colic in infants, with flatulence; or with crying, agitated, hysterical.

Fever in infants, suppressed sweating.

Headache in children with moist skin, hot head.

Vomiting in children, general treatment.

Andrew Chevallier. DK Publishing. (2016). Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (3rd ed.). New York, NY. 240.

Holmes, Peter.  The Energetics of Western Herbs.  1997. p. 167-8.

Moore, M.  Herbal Tinctures in Clinical Practice.  Southwest School of Botanical Medicine.  1996. p. 21.

Moore, M.  Specific Indications for Herbs in General Use.  Southwest School of Botanical Medicine.  1997. p. 34.