CATNIP:  

CATNIP:  100 caps (Nepeta cataria)

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300 mg per capsule.

Recommended on the label:

Adults: 2 capsules with a meal 3 times daily.

Other ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.

Nutrition for: Nervous and immune systems. May assist with acid reflux, bloating, children with colic, teething, colds, flu, chicken pox, convulsions, mumps, measles, restlessness, nervousness. May have a diuretic and perspirant effect.

Catnip is a very soothing herb and can be safely used for infants and children, but it must be in a much smaller amount.

It is a member of the mint family, and contains natural trace minerals and vitamins. Catnip nutritionally supports both the nervous and immune systems. The leaves are used in this product. Catnip is a native of the milder parts of Europe but it has been naturalised to other countries as well.

Catnip may produce perspiration without raising the temperature, (diaphoretic) thus leading to its use for colds. It also has antipyretic properties which enables the reducing of a high temperature.

I have used it for a baby relative as a drink for colic and it worked very well. You simply empty a capsule and disolve the powder with hot boiled water. Steep for a while. It is then necessary to filter it through a coffee filter to get all remaining grains out, as otherwise it blocks the teat. (plus it is not pleasant to have grains in the mouth) Mix a small portion of this mixture with water and keep the remainder in the frig in case another drink is needed. Sweeten with a little honey. This tastes nice as a warm drink.

An older chilld may be able to swallow a capsule or drink the mixture. It still needs filtering if drunk from a cup, or tip off the top clear fluid into another cup and leave any residue behind.

But please see precautions near the bottom of the page.You would not give any herb to a child or baby who is on drugs without consultation with your health professional.

In general, about catnip and cats. It is said that not all cats are attracted to the plant as not all have inherited the gene responsible for that response. They also do not eat the plant but only chew it to crush it and release the chemical  "nepetalactone" and enjoy the smell. So it is not a wise move to give cats catnip as a nuitritional aid. They probably would not eat it anyway no matter how it is disguised. Also, it acts as a stimulant for the cats. (not a calming type action as in humans).

Common names: Fieldbalm, catmint, catnep, catrup, catwort.

Precautions :

If on any drugs for any problem at all, check first to see if this product is compatible.

If pregnant or lactating seek advice first. (may have an effect on the uterus)

May have a diuretic effect.

May bring on perspiration.

Use only as necessary.

If symptoms persist please see your health professional.

Other products to provide nutrients that have a calming effect: Eight, Gotu Kola, Ginkgo/Gotu kola/

Bacopa Conc, HVP, Nutricalm (Yeast Free), RE-X, St Johns Wort TR, Valerian Root.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug administration.

Information about this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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