Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 At 09:08 PM 6/8/2004, you wrote: >Marge, > >So, what would happen if you kept the catnip in her blend? This is what >fascinates me about this synergy stuff... I could EASILY see myself putting >drips and drops of all kinds of EOs in a blend for the " ultimate critter " >blend... besides probably smelling fairly scary, maybe that doesn't work? >LOL! Help me understand! I have no idea. I loathe the smell of catnip. I have a blend that we KNOW works against Tennessee Chiggers...... if it ain't broke, I'm not going to fix it. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 LOL!!!!! I agree with you about the catnip! It's definitely not perfumy!! LOL! Yeah, I'd have to say that after reading testimonials about your " critter chasing blends " , I would be hesitent to change a proven thing, too! I don't think we have the chigger situation as badly here in Austin, but our mosquitos are out of sight, so I might be more willing to put up with that smell (possibly just a teeensy drop?) in hopes that they'd leave us alone! Thanks, Marge!! -- cjk At 09:08 PM 6/8/2004, you wrote: I have no idea. I loathe the smell of catnip. I have a blend that we KNOW works against Tennessee Chiggers...... if it ain't broke, I'm not going to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Catnip Catnip, or Nepeta cataria in Latin, is well known as a feline aphrodisiac, but how many people know of its virtues when it comes to the human species? A member of the mint family, and native to Eurasia, it is a perennial that is easily grown in gardens, provided the gardener can find a way to keep the cats away. When given the chance, a cat will wallow in a catnip bed and flatten it in order to release the plant's aromatic oils. Apparently catnip grown from seed is less attractive to felines. Transplanted catnip will be attacked and eaten as soon as the cats discover it. Now to the human uses. Catnip tea, made from the leaves and flowers, is relaxing to the nerves, settling to the digestive tract, and helps to expel gas. It is a true fever remedy as it brings on perspiration without raising the body temperature, thus helping the body to rid itself of toxins. The tea has also been used as a mild sedative in cases of insomnia. Catnip is a classic herb for children, used for colic, the effects of overeating, and for emotional instability. The 'catnip child' is one who feels things deeply on an emotional level and then typically holds those emotions inside, producing an upset stomach as a result. Catnip is used in Europe as a remedy for bronchitis and diarrhea and as a soothing tea or bath for menstrual tension and cramps. Pregnant women should probably avoid this plant as it has been said to bring on menstruation. The ancient Romans added small portions of fresh catnip to salads. The tea is made by steeping one teaspoon of the herb in a cup of boiled water, and one or two cups a day are the recommended amounts. Catnip tea is used in enemas for colic, restlessness, and insomnia. 'Catnip fluff' is a children's cold remedy made by mixing powdered slippery elm bark with powdered catnip and honey and rolling it into ball form to be eaten as candy. The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.~ Albert Einstein ~ Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.0/290 - Release 3/23/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 What a great tip. Catnip grows wild around here sometimes, and if I can't find it, I'll grow it! this is worth experimenting with! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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