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Common name: |
Catnip |
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Family: |
Lamiaceae |
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Parts used: |
Herba |
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Chemistry: |
Iridoids(nepetalactone) nepetalic acid, epinepatalactone, caryophyllene, citral, citronellol, linonen, camphor, tannins |
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Main actions: |
Sedative, soporific, digestive |
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Other Actions: |
Diaphoretic, febrifuge, antiflatulent, (Externally antirheumatic) |
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Dosage: |
1-4ml TDS |
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Safety: |
Avoid in pregnancy |