Catnip (Nepeta cataria) has been used in European folk medicine and Native American healing systems for generations as a calming and cooling herb for both body and mind.
A herb under the rulership of the moon, its soft, downy leaves have a silvery underside that highlight her lunar characteristics and affinity for the nervous and digestive systems. Catnip’s capacity for releasing tension across numerous systems within the body makes this herb supportive in a wide variety of ways.
“Rest and Digest”
Stress shuts down the digestive system. “Rest and digest” is the requirement of a relative state of physical and emotional calm in order for our gut to function effectively and digest food, absorb nutrients, and expel waste.
Catnip works in two ways to support digestion by stimulating digestive secretions and relaxing and smoothing the muscles of the intestines and simultaneously relaxing the nervous system to a parasympathetic state.
This makes Catnip a popular remedy in cases of stress-induced digestive issues such as stress-induced diarrhoea and constipation IBS, colic, bloating, stomach ache and heartburn. It is also widely used to relieve spasm, expel trapped gas and increase nutrition absorption.
Pain, Acute Panic and Sleep
Catnip’s antispasmodic and relaxing actions are also supportive when experiencing back and muscle tension, menstrual pain and cramping, headaches and other mild pain and promotes a restful nights sleep.
Beyond Catnip’s promotion of a general state of relaxation, this herb particularly shines in moments of sudden and acute emotional distress such as panic attacks.
Diaphoretic
A diaphoretic herb can promote sweating to help push out toxins and relieve congestion in the chest. Releasing tension can also support the venting of heat, and by relaxing the muscles and skin, Catnip allows excess heat - whether physical or emotional - or prolonged fever to escape the body.
While fever serves a vital purpose in a healthy immune response, breaking a sweat in cases of prolonged fever may be desired. A unique feature of Catnip is that it can help produce perspiration without raising body temperature.
Catnip is a great ally when experiencing a cold, flu, sore throat, cough, congestion in chest, asthma and croup.
Ingredients
Fresh home grown Catnip (Nepeta cataria), Vodka, local raw honey.
Catnip’s strong antispasmodic action in the gastrointestinal tract is present in fresh leaf preparations only as most of its aromatic volatile oils are lost when dried. As with most of my tincture preparations, the home grown Catnip for this offering was harvested at flowering and processed the within the hour to ensure peak potency.
Use
Catnip’s strength is its gentleness. Catnip is broadly considered well suited for children and infants. Note, this formula contains raw honey which many restrict consumption of in children under the age of 1.
Adult dose: 1-2 droppers as needed. In the midst of a panic attack, hold tincture under the tongue while focusing on breathing.
Considerations
Pregnant women may wish to seek advice before taking preparations using herbs from the mint family
50ml
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) has been used in European folk medicine and Native American healing systems for generations as a calming and cooling herb for both body and mind.
A herb under the rulership of the moon, its soft, downy leaves have a silvery underside that highlight her lunar characteristics and affinity for the nervous and digestive systems. Catnip’s capacity for releasing tension across numerous systems within the body makes this herb supportive in a wide variety of ways.
“Rest and Digest”
Stress shuts down the digestive system. “Rest and digest” is the requirement of a relative state of physical and emotional calm in order for our gut to function effectively and digest food, absorb nutrients, and expel waste.
Catnip works in two ways to support digestion by stimulating digestive secretions and relaxing and smoothing the muscles of the intestines and simultaneously relaxing the nervous system to a parasympathetic state.
This makes Catnip a popular remedy in cases of stress-induced digestive issues such as stress-induced diarrhoea and constipation IBS, colic, bloating, stomach ache and heartburn. It is also widely used to relieve spasm, expel trapped gas and increase nutrition absorption.
Pain, Acute Panic and Sleep
Catnip’s antispasmodic and relaxing actions are also supportive when experiencing back and muscle tension, menstrual pain and cramping, headaches and other mild pain and promotes a restful nights sleep.
Beyond Catnip’s promotion of a general state of relaxation, this herb particularly shines in moments of sudden and acute emotional distress such as panic attacks.
Diaphoretic
A diaphoretic herb can promote sweating to help push out toxins and relieve congestion in the chest. Releasing tension can also support the venting of heat, and by relaxing the muscles and skin, Catnip allows excess heat - whether physical or emotional - or prolonged fever to escape the body.
While fever serves a vital purpose in a healthy immune response, breaking a sweat in cases of prolonged fever may be desired. A unique feature of Catnip is that it can help produce perspiration without raising body temperature.
Catnip is a great ally when experiencing a cold, flu, sore throat, cough, congestion in chest, asthma and croup.
Ingredients
Fresh home grown Catnip (Nepeta cataria), Vodka, local raw honey.
Catnip’s strong antispasmodic action in the gastrointestinal tract is present in fresh leaf preparations only as most of its aromatic volatile oils are lost when dried. As with most of my tincture preparations, the home grown Catnip for this offering was harvested at flowering and processed the within the hour to ensure peak potency.
Use
Catnip’s strength is its gentleness. Catnip is broadly considered well suited for children and infants. Note, this formula contains raw honey which many restrict consumption of in children under the age of 1.
Adult dose: 1-2 droppers as needed. In the midst of a panic attack, hold tincture under the tongue while focusing on breathing.
Considerations
Pregnant women may wish to seek advice before taking preparations using herbs from the mint family
50ml
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