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Catnip Essential Oil (Nepatalactone Free)


Average Product Rating: 4.2 / 5 (Based on 5 Customer Reviews)



Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria

Plant Part: Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: India

Description: Catnip, also known as Cat Mint, is a member of the Mint family of aromatic herbs. It is a common aromatic herb of the high deserts of North America, and was naturalized in Canada from its indigenous roots in Northern Africa, Asia and the Mediterranean.

Color: Pale yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Catnip oil is reputed to have antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, emenagogue, nervine, stomachic, stimulant, astringent and sedative properties. Rubbing catnip oil on the forehead is sometimes employed as a means of easing the pain of a headache. Poultices including catnip oil and leaves are also sometimes used to help with chest congestion. A cloth soaked with catnip oil is said to help slow and even reverse fever when wrapped around the forehead and cheeks.
This variety of Catnip is from India, and is Nepatalactone Free hence it cannot be used as a bug repellent. Only the North American varieties contain the Nepatalactone.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Lemon, Lime, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Myrrh.

Aromatic Scent: The aroma of the Catnip Oil is very strong and reminiscent of citronella.

History: Catnip has been used in herbal remedies on humans since at least the 15th century. In fact, catnip tea was the most commonly consumed herbal beverage in Europe prior to the importation of teas from the orient.

Cautions: No Known toxicity. Avoid use during pregnancy.

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As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

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Catnip Essential Oil (Nepatalactone Free)
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Submited By: Lauretta from San Diego, California on 11/11/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

I like the smell of this catnip oil. It's sweet and minty and a little sharp. The down side is that my cats don't like it nearly as much as I do, which was a disappointment to me. But I definitely like the idea that it can be used to repel insects, and men seem to like the scent.
Submited By: David from Tucson, Arizona on 07/23/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

I find that the intended application as an insect repellent is ineffective. Ants in northern Arizona march right across the area(s) applied and mosquitoes land on the treated skin withing minutes. I would haven given it a rating of only one star, but I received a most gracious reply to my email to NDA explaining my results. The reply to my email included an offer for me to return the catnip essential oil I had purchased. Thus my rating of two stars.
Submited By: Jenn from Vancouver, British Columbia on 06/20/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I bought this to make bug repellent. Turns out that the summer hasn't been very buggy, so it's hard to say if it's working. The smell is great though. It's herbal and resinous with a hint of rose.
Submited By: Lisa Maria from Montreal, Quebec on 04/24/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I have suggested to people to use this in their shower gels and lotions as well as a spray before camping, going outdoors or on vacation, they all come back with incredible stories of how they did not get bit once. the bugs come around but DO NOT BITE. I also noticed that if soimeone gets bit by a mosquito and you put this oil on, it takes away the itch and is no longer swollen the following day. A great product!
Submited By: Lynne from Thorsby, Alberta on 02/28/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

Thank You NDA! I have been using this oil for a number of years for my bug repel lotion and it does really WORK. Price seem about the same as I have paid before. Thanks again