CATNIP Nepeta cataria (USA)
*CAUTION: N
Benefits those suffering from chills, cold in the joints, colic, flatulence, insect repellent, insomnia, muscular aches and pains, nervous dyspepsia, nervous tension, rheumatism, and stress-related conditions. Studies at Iowa State University indicate catnip as repelling mosquitoes more effectively than DEET.
TIP: Blends well with grapefruit, lavandin, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange, other mints, and rosemary.
Anesthetic (local), antirheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, insecticide, nervine, sedative, and tonic