Nepeta cateria |
Catnip
All mints are exceptionally rich in calcium and other minerals. Catnip
and skullcap tinctures are superb pain relievers. Actions & Uses:
Eases pain, stops spasms, supports liver, eases headaches and bellyaches,
stabilizes nervous system, antibiotic, antimutagenic (anti mutation of
DNA), anti-tumor, and anti-cancer.
(Source: Susun Weed's Breast
Cancer? Breast Health!)
Catnip relieves headaches that are due to stomach upset...Antipyretic:
lowers fevers; use for fevers, infections and inflammations
(Source: Lesley Tierras Healing with the Herbs of Life)
Catnip Tea - This is the old standby for both child and
parent during the teething times. Catnip is soothing to the nervous system
and helps relieve acute pain. It is also helpful for teething-related
fevers. Administer as tea or tincture in frequent small doses. The tea
itself is not tasty, so you may wish to formulate it with other gentle
nervines such as chamomile, roses, passionflower, or lemon balm. Dr. Jethro
Kloss, a famous herbalist and doctor of the early 1900s, spoke impassionately
of catnip: "If every mother would have catnip on her shelf, it would
save her many a sleepless night and her chid much suffering." It
was particularly thoughtful of him to consider the mother and, following
his advice, I always suggest catnip and passionflower tea for parents
of teething children.
(Source: Rosemary Gladstar's A Family Herbal)
 Available
in 1 oz package. Certified Organic.
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to Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
Folk Name: Cat, Catmint, Catnep, Catrup,
Cat's Wort, Field Balm, Nepeta, Nip
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Powers: Cat Magic, Love, Beauty, Happiness
Folklore from Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia
of Magical Herbs:
Given to your cat, catnip creates a psychic bond
between the two of you. I t is also intoxicating to the cat. Catnip
is used in love sachets, usually in conjunction with rose petals.
Grown near the home or hung over the door, catnip attracts good
spirits and great luck. Large catnip leaves are pressed and used
as bookmarks in magical texts.
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