| CATNIP ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Nepteta cataria | Country of Origin | : | Canada | Solubility | : | Soluble in water, 1834 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Specific Gravity | : | 1.0455 Atomic Rotation : -2.17º | Optical Rotation | : | -20.0 - +5.0 | Refrective Index | : | 1.490 | Plant Part | : | Leaves and Flowers/Buds | Blend With | : | Catnip oil blends well with Grapefruit, lemon, lavender, marjoram, orange, peppermint, Rosemary and spearmint essential oils. | CAS No | : | 8023-84-5 | Flash Point | : | N/A | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation. |
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Description :Catnip , also known as Cat Mint, is a whitish-gray plant with the scientific name Nepata Cataria. Catnip is a well known medicinal herb that is used for the treatment of many ailments. These medicinal properties come from the Catnip oil, such as Nepetalactone, Valeric Acid, Geraniol, Monoterpene, Nepetalic Anhydride, Citral, Limonene, Dispentine, Thymol, Citronella, Caryophyllene, Nerol, Bio Flavonoids, Nepetalic Acid, and carotenoids.
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Constituents : volatile oil (comprising carvacrol, nepetol, thymol, nepetalactone, citronellol, geraniol); tannins |
Uses : By diluting it with a carrier oil (such as coconut, jojoba or almond oil), gently rub the diluted catnip oil onto your abdominal area in circular motions for digestion-related problems, such as indigestion, acid reflux, bloating, diarrhea and formation of stomach ulcers.
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Benefit : Catnip Essential Oil can be benefited as an anti-spasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, nervine, stomachic, stimulant, astringent, and sedative substance. |
Caution Note: We recommend Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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