Nepeta cataire

Nepeta cataria

Origin: Arôma'Plantes

Distilled part: aerial

About the plant :

Better known as catnip, nepeta cataria is native to Europe and Asia, and is popular for its euphoric effects on cats.  Nepeta catnip is a member of the Lamiaceae family.

For your information :

Here are a few properties of Nepeta cataria essential oil:

    Useful for insomnia and restlessness.
    It has properties against gastric disorders of nervous origin.
    Stimulates the immune system.
    It has pain-relieving effects.
    It is appreciated for its antifungal and virucidal properties.

 
All the properties described here are taken from the bibliography and are given for information only. They should not be interpreted as medical prescriptions.

Arôma'plantes advice :

Add a few drops of nepeta cataria essential oil to your cream to help soothe the skin.

Based on the bibliography :

Myrthéa, the essential oils encyclopaedia

Safety precaution:

Product from organic farming certified by FR BIO 10 - Agriculture FRANCE

Essential oil for food use

Therapeutic use of essential oils on medical advice .