Nepeta cataria

Nepeta cataria
Family:Nepeta cataria; Antispasmodic; Antitussive; Astringent; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Emmenagogue; Nervine; Refrigerant; Sedative; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Catmint
Catmint has a long history of use as a household herbal remedy being employed especially in treating disorders of the digestive system and as it stimulates sweating it is useful in reducing fevers. The herbs pleasant taste and gentle action makes it suitable for treating colds flu and fevers in children. It is more effective when used in conjunction with elder flower (Sambucus nigra). The leaves and flowering tops are strongly antispasmodic antitussive astringent carminative diaphoretic slightly emmenagogue refrigerant sedative slightly stimulant stomachic and tonic. The flowering stems are harvested in August when the plant is in full flower they are dried and stored for use as required. An infusion produces free perspiration it is considered to be beneficial in the treatment of fevers and colds. It is also very useful in the treatment of restlessness and nervousness being very useful as a mild nervine for children. A tea made from the leaves can also be used. The infusion is also applied externally to bruises especially black eyes.

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