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Nepetacatariavar. citriodoraDum. (cat mint)

Lemon catnip, catnip, lemon catnip - this is the name of the medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family. It has a straight, strong, branched stem up to 1 m high, covered with fluff, heart-shaped leaves with small teeth. Inconspicuous flowers are collected in oblong inflorescences.

In many countries of Europe, the East and America, catnip is cultivated as an essential oil plant. This widespread distribution is not accidental. Catnip essential oil is a strong antibacterial agent. If a room is scented with this oil, then, according to experimental data, the level of microbial contamination, including streptococci, is significantly reduced.

The oil has a pleasant herbaceous-lemon scent with a distinct note of geranium, as the geraniol content in its composition reaches 30%.

Catnip essential oil is actively used in the food industry, perfumery and, of course, in medicine.

Medicinal properties

1. Prescribed for colds, flu, convulsive cough, chronic bronchitis.
2. Stimulates appetite, indicated for gastric catarrh and helminthic infestation.
3. Normalizes the menstrual cycle.
4. Activates the heart. Recommended for anemia.
5. Analgesizes toothache.
6. Lowers blood pressure.
7. Effective for diseases of joints and muscles.
8. Used for pustular skin diseases, acne, cuts, ulcers, herpes.
9. In folk medicine it is known as a choleretic, tonic, antibacterial, expectorant, and sedative. Used in the treatment of cholera.
10. Helps improve mood, relieves fatigue and drowsiness. Indicated for headaches, depression, melancholy, hysteria.
11. Refreshes and cleanses facial skin, activates blood circulation.

Dosage

Oil burner: 3-4 k.

Internally: 1 k. with 1 tsp. honey 1-2 times a day.

Massage: 2-4 k. per 10 ml of transport oil.

Bath: 5-7 k.

Inhalations: 2-3 k.

Enrichment of cosmetics: 2-3 k. per 10 g of base.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance, epilepsy, pregnancy, children under 7 years of age.