Other Names:
Catmint, Catnep, Chi Hsueh Tsao (Chinese), Field Balm
Uses It is a mild antibacterial. Chew the fresh leaves for a
headache or toothache.
It helps stomach aches by calming the nerves. Catmint is a mild relaxing
herb. Very
suitable when you feel like staying home to relax, listen to some music
and let all your stress float away. It has a nice flavor. Cats seem to
like it too, when they eat it they apparently become very excited. This
is an excellent herb for children and will help calm them during the
trials of teething, colic and restlessness. When given for colds and
fevers, it helps the person get the rest that they need. Catmint has it
major action on the digestive system and also has a relaxing effect
through its 3rd and 4th chakra activity. A tincture makes a good
friction rub for rheumatic and arthritic joints, and, as an ointment,
teats hemorrhoids.
Effects
It produces a comfortable, relaxed high-feeling and stimulates the
imagination.
Usage
For tea, take 25 grams and boil it together shortly with 1 liter of
water. Let it steep for 15 minutes and then add honey or whatever you
like to improve the taste. Smoking Catmint is not recommended.
Catnip
- Nepeta cataria
herb. Very
suitable when you feel like staying home to relax, listen to some music
and let all your stress float away. It has a nice flavor. Cats seem to
like it too, when they eat it they apparently become very excited. This
is an excellent herb for children and will help calm them during the
trials of teething, colic and restlessness. When given for colds and
fevers, it helps the person get the rest that they need. Catmint has it
major action on the digestive system and also has a relaxing effect
through its 3rd and 4th chakra activity. A tincture makes a good
friction rub for rheumatic and arthritic joints, and, as an ointment,
teats hemorrhoids.