Catnip Oil - More Effective Than Deet

[Guest guest]

Catnip - Nepeta Cataria

 

Some historical uses: Mosquito repellant - 10 times as effective as

DEET against mosquitos

 

North American Indians used catnip for its sedative effect on the

nervous system as well as for treating colic in infants.

 

Culpepper mentions catnip for hemorroids.

 

Catnip has been documented as normalizing blood pressure. It is a

mild tranquilizer that helps relieve stress, promotes restfulness,

and stimulates the appetite, soothing babies and children. used to

induce sweating without bringing on a fever and promotes

menstruation.

 

Used to treat anxiety, colds, flu, bronchitis, fever, inflammation,

and general aches and pains. A good remedy for diarrhea, even in

children, and for inflammatory bowel conditions and infections, and

constipation. It helps reduce pains caused by menstruation and can

help regulate periods. helps prevent and dispel gas, and is mild

enough to be used for colic in babies. Will help headaches caused by

tension, indigestion and stress-related conditions. A good

antiseptic for sore throats and coughs, a decongestant for catarrh

and sinusitis, and a relaxant for croup and asthma.

 

Can be applied to hemorrhoids to soothe burning and itching or on

eruptive skin infections such as measles and chickenpox. Speeds

tissue repair, help stop bleeding of abrasions and cuts, and aid in

the healing of burns and scalds, piles and insect bites and other

inflammatory skin conditions.

 

Michelle

www.holisticmidlifewoman.com

[Guest guest]

Thanks for posting this Michelle,

 

Always good to remind folks that it is scientifically proven that they

do not need to slather themselves (and their kids) in DEET to keep

skeeters away!

 

I was also recently reading about how catnip oil is good for repelling

cockroaches too!

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

Michelle

 

Catnip - Nepeta Cataria

 

Some historical uses: Mosquito repellant - 10 times as effective as

DEET against mosquitos

 

North American Indians used catnip for its sedative effect on the

nervous system as well as for treating colic in infants.

 

Culpepper mentions catnip for hemorroids.

 

Catnip has been documented as normalizing blood pressure. It is a

mild tranquilizer that helps relieve stress, promotes restfulness,

and stimulates the appetite, soothing babies and children. used to

induce sweating without bringing on a fever and promotes

menstruation.

 

Used to treat anxiety, colds, flu, bronchitis, fever, inflammation,

and general aches and pains. A good remedy for diarrhea, even in

children, and for inflammatory bowel conditions and infections, and

constipation. It helps reduce pains caused by menstruation and can

help regulate periods. helps prevent and dispel gas, and is mild

enough to be used for colic in babies. Will help headaches caused by

tension, indigestion and stress-related conditions. A good

antiseptic for sore throats and coughs, a decongestant for catarrh

and sinusitis, and a relaxant for croup and asthma.

 

Can be applied to hemorrhoids to soothe burning and itching or on

eruptive skin infections such as measles and chickenpox. Speeds

tissue repair, help stop bleeding of abrasions and cuts, and aid in

the healing of burns and scalds, piles and insect bites and other

inflammatory skin conditions.

 

Michelle

www.holisticmidlifewoman.com

[Guest guest]

*That* would be wonderful! Repel roaches and mosquitos, keep kitties

happy - people happy. Sounds like a win-win!

 

Summer

 

 

, " Christine Ziegler "

<chrisziggy wrote:

>

> Thanks for posting this Michelle,

>

> Always good to remind folks that it is scientifically proven that

they

> do not need to slather themselves (and their kids) in DEET to keep

> skeeters away!

>

> I was also recently reading about how catnip oil is good for

repelling

> cockroaches too!

>

> *Smile*

> Chris (list mom)

> http://www.alittleolfactory.com

[Guest guest]

I made the catnip/vinegar recipe for

our recent trip to the REAL North.

You haven't seen mosquitos till you've

been to Fort Providence, NWT at the

start of the great Mackenzie river.

 

Awesome scenery, lotsa space, great

people, but ohmygoodness the BUGS!

 

The vinegar didn't smell as catnippy

as I had thought it would. Maybe because

I forgot to roll the herbs to help release

the oils?

 

Anyway, I decanted it and then promptly

forgot it in the frenzy of packing, so

had no chance to try it out. We are in the

smoky sere days of August now, not enough

skeeters to try it out on. Next year!

 

Ien (back home) in the Kootenays

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