Essential Oil – Catnip

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml
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Botanical Name Nepeta cataria
Origin New Zealand
Part Foliage
Extraction Steam
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$24.00

Essential Oil - Catnip
[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma A distinctively herbaceous, "green," and slightly pungent aroma. It smells like a mix between dried hay, mint, and a hint of lemon, with a woody, earthy undertone. It is less "cool" than Peppermint and more "grassy" and robust.
Category Minty
Note Middle
Intensity 4/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Catswort, Catmint
Chinese 猫薄荷
Japanese 木天蓼, カニップ
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Botanical Family Lamiaceae
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Chemistry Aldehydes, Monoterpenols
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Common Usage Deep Relaxation & Sleep

  • Powerful Sedative: Catnip is significantly more "relaxing" than many other herbal oils. It is used to quiet an overactive mind and prepare the body for deep sleep.
  • Tension Relief: Helps to ease the "tightness" in the chest and stomach that often accompanies high-stress situations or stage fright.
  • Calming Children: When highly diluted or diffused, it can help calm hyperactive energy or "restless" behavior in children (over age 6).

Natural Insect Repellent

  • Better than DEET: Scientific studies have shown that the nepetalactone in Catnip oil is highly effective at repelling mosquitoes, flies, and ticks.
  • Non-Toxic Protection: A favorite for those wanting a natural, plant-based alternative to chemical bug sprays for outdoor activities.

Digestive & Physical Comfort

  • Easing Digestive Spasms: Used in a diluted abdominal massage to soothe "nervous" colicky pain, flatulence, and bloating.
  • Menstrual Comfort: Its antispasmodic properties make it useful for easing the intensity of menstrual cramps.
  • Warming the Body: When used in a massage, it can provide a gentle warming sensation that helps soothe achy joints or cold extremities.

Respiratory Support

  • Soothing Coughs: Helps to relax the respiratory tract, making it useful for calming spasmodic coughs or "tickles" in the throat.
  • Fever Support: Traditionally used in "sweat-inducing" (diaphoretic) blends to help the body process a mild fever naturally.
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Blending note Has a scent that is quite different from what many expect. It is a middle note that is herbaceous, woody, and slightly floral, with a "dry hay" or "green" quality. While humans often use it for its incredible calming properties and its status as one of nature’s most effective insect repellents, its pungent aroma usually needs a "brightener" to make it pleasant for diffusing.
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Do you know? The "catnip response" is hereditary; about 30% of cats lack the gene to react to the oil at all. For those that do have it, the aroma triggers a temporary "euphoric" state that lasts about 10 minutes.
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Contraindication Avoid use during pregnancy. It is a relatively potent oil and should always be diluted in a carrier oil (around 1–2%) before topical application
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