Catnip Oil

Catnip Oil Introduction

Catnip oil, extracted from the Nepeta cataria plant, has been used for centuries in medicine and as a cat herb. It features a component named nepetalactone that induces reactions in felines. Interestingly catnip oil also offers advantages to humans, such as its application in aromatherapy, insect repellents, and as a natural treatment, for specific health issues.
Catnip is commonly employed to address issues such as difficulty sleeping, anxiety, headaches, migraines, and respiratory infections like colds and flu. It is also used for conditions like swine flu, fever, hives, worms, and gastrointestinal discomforts such as indigestion, colic, cramps, and gas. Furthermore, it serves as a tonic for promoting urination and facilitating the onset of periods in girls, with delayed menstruation.
Some people apply catnip directly to the skin for arthritis, and hemorrhoids, and as a compress to relieve swelling.
Some people also smoke catnip medicinally for respiratory conditions and recreationally for a high.

Catnip Oil Specifications

Catnip Oil Uses and Benefits

Catnip oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and serve as a natural insect deterrent for mosquitoes and other pests. In the field of medicine, It's works to alleviate issues and soothe anxious felines. Furthermore, the beauty industry incorporates catnip oil, for its calming properties in skincare items and perfume formulations.

Aromatherapy: 

• Catnip essential oil has calming and soothing properties. This makes it ideal for use in aromatherapy to reduce stress, and anxiety and promote relaxation. It can be diffused into the air or added to massage oils.

Anti-inflammatory:

• Several types of research imply that it has anti-inflammatory characteristics, thus it could be useful in addressing small wounds, skin swellings and conditions resulting from inflammation.

Antimicrobial:

• Catnip oil has shown potential antimicrobial properties, which may help fight certain pathogens and bacteria.

Natural Sedative:

• Catnip oil could potentially serve as a calming agent, which can help with encouraging rest and addressing sleeplessness when dispersed or administered onto the skin.

Pain Relief:

• Several stories demonstrate that it can assist with headaches and muscle pain through the application of massage oils or topical use on the affected regions.

Hair Care: 

• Catnip oil is sometimes used in hair care products for its purported benefits in promoting hair growth and improving scalp health.

Catnip Oil Blend Well With 

Grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, peppermint, orange, rosemary, spearmint

Safety Data

Avoid while pregnant.