Catnip Essential Oil

Catnip essential oil is steam distilled from the dried leaves of the Nepeta cataria herb, a mint-like plant. Aside from attracting our lovely furry friends the cat, this oil has been found to have other uses that could be beneficial when added to homemade soaps or other body care products.

A few of Catnip Essential Oil's qualities are as follows:

- this wonderful essential oil is reported to be ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET.

- the oil has also be found to repel cockroaches.

- has anti-spasmodic, astringent, insecticidal, and sedative properties.

- said to be beneficial for insomnia, muscle aches, nervous tension, and stress-related conditions.

- has a lightly floral, herbaceous scent.

- blends nicely with cedarwood(virginia), citronella, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, peppermint, sweet orange, spearmint, and rosemary.

This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.