Name: Catnip Essential Oil
SKU: CATNIP

Description

Catnip is a member of the mint family and grows in the wild as a weed. Catnip Essential Oil is a stimulant herb for felines, but has a sedative effect on humans. It is commonly used as an insect repellent.

Properties: Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Insecticide

Perfumery Note: Middle

Aroma: Rich, Minty, Floral

Blends with: Bergamot, Citronella, Clary sage, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Sandalwood

Benefits

Insect repellent... Catnip Essential Oil is one of the most effective natural insect repellents, with a single drop of the oil sufficient to drive away mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and other pests.

Natural sedative... Catnip Essential Oil has relaxing and sedating properties. As a result, it is useful in relieving physical and mental stress, particularly when added to bathwater.

Sleep aid... Thanks to its sedative properties, Catnip Essential Oil is commonly used as an alternative for treating insomnia and sleeplessness.

Recipes

Natural insect repellent

Pine Resin Turpentine Essential Oil

Catnip Essential Oil

Both of these oils are highly effective natural insect repellents. Simply add a drop of them to your clothes to ward away bugs and other pests.

Relaxing bath blend

1 teaspoon Pomegranate Seed Oil

1 drop Catnip Essential Oil

2 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Mix the essential oils with the pomegranate seed oil before adding them to the bath water to help the oils to disperse well.

Conquering insomnia

1 oz. Meadowfoam Seed Oil

8 drops Valerian Root Essential Oil

8 drops Lavender Essential Oil

8 drops Catnip Essential Oil

Mix the essential oils with the meadowfoam seed oil, and then apply this blend to your chest and to the back of your neck. Alternately, diffuse the essential oils before going to sleep.

Directions

How To Use Essential Oils

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