100% pure organic Catnip Essential Oil 5ml.

Extraction Method – Steam Distilled Parts Used – Leaves and flowering tops Common Names – Catmint, Catswort Botanical Name – Nepata cataria Country of Origin – Canada Aroma – herbaceous and minty

Catnip, a member of the Mint family, is most famous as a treat for cats to play with, but it also has a long history of traditional herbal use. The plant, a herbaceous perennial, is native to Asia and Europe and was widely used in self-help medicine for colds, coughs, chest complaints, and nervousness. A naturally occurring chemical within Catnip – Nepetalactone, which is the main chemical constituent of the Catnip Essential Oil that is a modestly effective mosquito and fly deterrent.

Catnip Essential Oil is widely used in bug repellent blends, as it can help deter mosquitos, bees, flies, fleas, and ticks.

For Humans – Owing to its cooling antioxidant properties, Catnip Essential Oil is recommended to help alleviate the pain of sunburn and to help minimize skin damage caused by free radicals.

Catnip Essential Oil can invite comfort during difficult emotional transitions, and encourage motivation during times of anxiety, stress, tension and depression. Catnip Oil can also be diffused for supporting a restful night’s sleep and promoting a relaxing atmosphere.

For Cats- A feline’s response to catnip is hereditary, and only around 70% of cats experience a high or calming effect from catnip.

Moving your cat to a new address can be a traumatic experience for the poor kitty, and as you probably know, cats are not fond of change. To prevent a lengthy adjustment period, you can use catnip to calm the unhappy feline. Spray heavily diluted catnip (2-3 drops of oil into 200ml of water) lightly on some of the cat’s bedding, toys, and scratching posts to ease the anxiety.

A little warning – constant exposure to this essential oil, cats can become desensitized to its scent and they won’t manifest the behaviors usually associated with catnip high anymore.