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CATNIP
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Catnip is not only for
your feline friend anymore
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Catnip cane be
consumed after meals
for easy digestion |
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Many
cat lovers have this herb
around the house but have
probably never considered
taking it themselves, until
now. Catnip has been
used traditionally for many
years. It’s appeal
stems from the fact that its
actions are gentle and
soothing, even gentle enough
for children to use. |
Catnip has several
chemical components
that relax the
nervous system,
thereby inducing
sleep or alleviating
anxiety. Catnip
also contains a
variety of minerals,
including calcium
and magnesium, which
probably contribute
to its’ relaxing
qualities by
deceasing muscle
tension.
As a
digestive aid catnip
can be taken after
meals to decrease
gas and soothe an
irritated stomach.
Catnip tea is a
favourite for
decreasing fevers in
children. Catnip is
recommended by
natural health
practitioners for a
variety of conditions including the following, colds and flus,
inflammation,
anxiety, insomnia,
stress and
indigestion.
Dried
catnip leaves can be
made into a tea.
Catnip can also be
purchased in
capsules or as a
tincture.
Catnip may be found
in formulas for
soothing the
digestive tract or
relaxing the mind
and body.
Catnip should not be
used in pregnancy
because it may lead
to miscarriage. Due
to catnip’s mild
sedating action it
may increase the
effect of some
anti-anxiety or
sleep inducing
medications. |
Catnip–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Leaves. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Indigestion,
nervousness,
insomnia,
fevers.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Tea
containing
1-2tsp of
dried herb
per cup,
Tincture
10-60 drops
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin B
complex,
fennel,
chamomile,
skullcap,
valerian,
marshmallow. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Do not use
catnip if
you are
pregnant.
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Catnip may
increase the
effect of
sedating
medications. |
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practitioner before
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2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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