CATNIP, Nepeta cataria nepetalactonifera

Latin name: Nepeta cataria nepetalactonifera

Distilled part: whole plant

Origin: Canada

Properties: repulsive (mosquitoes, flies, ticks), sedative, analgesic, euphorisant (attractive for cats), mucolytic and expectorant

Indications: insect repellent, insect bites, pain, bronchitis, asthma, bronchiolitis, tennis elbow, torticollis

Contraindications: Possibility of irritation/skin allergy depending on individual sensitivity. Potentially narcotic if taken orally after a certain dose (do not exceed 5 drops at a time and 15 drops per day for an adult.)