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Catnip Leaf and Flower Dried Herb

Catnip Leaf and Flower Dried Herb

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Leaf and flower. Cut and Sifted 2ounce bag

This product was certified organic before being repackaged by The Boho Being.

Botanical Name

epeta cataria L.

Plant Description

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is an herbaceous perennial plant. It has a branching shape with square stems and gray-green leaves that are triangular to oval in shape. Catnip has small spikes of white flowers that appear between spring and fall.

Benefits

Alzheimer’s; Amenorrhea; Anemia; Arthrosis; Bronchosis; Cancer; Catarrh; Chill; Cold; Colic; Constipation; Convulsion; Corn; Cough; Cramp; Debility Diarrhea; Dysmenorrhea; Dyspepsia; Fever; Fit; Gas; Gastrosis; Glaucoma; Headache; Hive; Hypothermia; Hysteria; Induration; Infection; Inflammation; Insanity; Insomnia; Measles; Migraine; Nausea; Nerve; Nervousness; Neuralgia; Neurasthenia; Neurosis; Nightmare; Pain; Pneumonia; Pulmonosis; Respirosis; Rheumatism; Scarlet Fever; Scurvy; Smallpox; Sore Throat; Spasm; Splenosis; Stomachache; Stress; Swelling; Toothache; Tuberculosis; Water Retention; Worm.

Activities

Abortifacient; Analgesic; Antialzheimeran; Antiarthritic; Anticancer; Antiinflammatory; Antipyretic; Antiseptic; Antisialagogue; Antispasmodic; Antitussive; Astringent; Carminative; Cholecotropic; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Euphoric; Hallucinogen; Insectifuge; Laxative; Nervine; Neurotonic; Pectoral; Psychotropic; Pyrogenic; Rodentifuge; Sedative; Soporific; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic; Tranquilizer; Uterotonic; Vermifuge.

Uses

Tea, Tincture, Insect Spray

Warnings

Class 2b. Hazards and side effects are not known for proper therapeutic dosages. Emmenagogues should be avoided during pregnancy. As a mild uterine stimulant, avoid pregnancy.

Source

Duke, J. A. 2002. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, 2nd Ed. (2002). CRC Press, ISBN0-8493-1284-1

FDA Statement - Not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure through the sale of this Herb. Use at your own risk. Information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace consultation with your physician. The FDA has not evaluated this statement. 

Packaged and distributed by The Boho Being.

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