Catnip

History:

Catnip is an erect, ornamental perennial that is native to Europe and western Asia and has been naturalized in North America. It grows along roadsides, in waste places and in mountainous regions up to five thousand feet with square, branching, hairy stems, pointed leaves with scalloped edges and spiked whorls of white flowers that are flecked with purple and red. The plant thrives in north-temperate regions in well-drained soil in sun and may reach a height of five feet. It is frequently used in gardens for its decorative appearance, as well as its highly valued use as an insect and pest repellent, and is especially effective when planted in vegetable gardens. It does not, however, repel cats; they love it and are fascinated by it! The plant is thought to induce feline purring and relaxation (after producing an odd, frenzied state), and they also love it because it ultimately sedates their prey, including mice and birds. One of the commercially valuable uses of Catnip is in stuffed cat toys; and, of course (and of major importance), the cut tops and leaves have been used for centuries in herbal preparations. The Mohegans made a tea of Catnip for infant colic, and it was also used historically in the United States to induce sweating and for colds. Catnip was included in the United States Pharmacopoeia from 1842 through 1882 and in the National Formulary from 1916 to 1950. It is a bitter, astringent, cooling herb with a pleasing aroma, and the leaves can be steeped in a mint-like tea. Catnip is still popular in Europe for bronchial health and diarrhea; and in France, it is considered a seasoning that is important in kitchen herb gardens. Some of the constituents in Catnip include camphor, essential oils (citral, geraniol, nepetol, pulegone, citronellal, thymol, etc.), rosmarinic acid, tannins, actinidine, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon and zinc.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use of Catnip Herbal Supplement.

Capsule Information:
Our Catnip supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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