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Nepeta is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The members of this group are known as catnips or catmints.
The genus is native to Europe, Asia and Africa, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean region east to China. Most of the species are herbaceous perennial plants, but some are annuals. They have sturdy stems with opposite heart-shaped, green to greyish-green leaves. The flowers are white, blue, pink or lilac and occur in several clusters toward the tip of the stems.
Medicinal uses
Due to the fact that catnip promotes sweating when used as an herbal tea, it was used for the treatment of nervousness, colds, influenza, and fevers during the Middle Ages. Catnip has also been alleged to aid with flatulence, diarrhea, colic, and other childhood diseases, as well as preventing miscarriages, premature births, and morning sickness. It is also sometimes used as an enema (Plants). More on [ Nepeta ]
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@catnip I'm hoping that if the do-ers talk about it then the talkers will learn how to do stuff from the do-ers. Or something.
peteashton (Pete Ashton) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:30:01 -0000
@catnip I'm hoping that if the do-ers talk about it then the talkers will learn how to do stuff from the do-ers. Or something.
@peteashton Can you do another site for "Helping people who talk about stuff online do it" ;)
catnip (Julia Gilbert) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:25:51 -0000
@peteashton Can you do another site for "Helping people who talk about stuff online do it" ;)
gonna get daughter. cat got stoned on catnip earlier. was well funny.
jonone100 (Jonathan Harris) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:08:21 -0000
gonna get daughter. cat got stoned on catnip earlier. was well funny.
@helenium *blush* - I'm sure you'd do better! But be careful, it's like catnip for the mind.
helen_brown (Helen Brown) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:46 -0000
@helenium *blush* - I'm sure you'd do better! But be careful, it's like catnip for the mind.
RT @catnip Charming & interesting for lego lovers & linguists RT @overheardatmoo a lovely article on lego nomenclature: http://tmne.ws/14297
rachmarsden (Rachel Marsden) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:50:51 -0000
RT @catnip Charming & interesting for lego lovers & linguists RT @overheardatmoo a lovely article on lego nomenclature: http://tmne.ws/14297
Izzy- that stupid Savannah is covering my catnip mices... I'm going to sit here and stare at her until she leaves. http://twitpic.com/o8r19
IzzynSavannah (IzzynSavannah) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:46:33 -0000
Izzy- that stupid Savannah is covering my catnip mices... I'm going to sit here and stare at her until she leaves. http://twitpic.com/o8r19
Catnip - Article about catnip and how it affects cats.
Catnip - HDW Enterprises and Foothill Felines Bengals - Article about catnip, the aphrodisiac adored by cats everywhere, but a surprisingly versatile herb as well.
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Catnip - Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine - entry on toxic plant website.
Catnip - Purdue guide to aromatic and medicinal plants.
Catnip (Nepeta spp.) - Article on types of catnip, reaerch on catnip, and how to grow catnip.
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Catnip Repels Mosquitoes More Effectively Than DEET - ScienceDaily Magazine - Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET - the compound used in most commercial insect repellents.
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Catnip: Why Do Some Cats Love It and Others Leave It? - Discussion of which cats respond to catnip, and how it should be handled for best response.
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Fun for Cats: Catnip -- Fun or Dangerous? - Article on catnip and how it affects cats.
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Growing Catnip - Tips for cultivating catnip.
How does catnip work? - How Stuff Works - article on how catnip works, Why it is only for cats, and whether it works on tigers, and leopards.
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Nepeta Cataria - Information on pharmacognosy of catnip.
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USDA Fact Sheet on Catnip - Information on medicinal properties, non-medicinal uses, natural habitat, cultivation, harvest, storage, processing, marketing, conservation and management of catnip. [PDF format]
What is Catnip? - ProVet Healthcare article on active ingredients and common effects of catnip.
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