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Catnip
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Nepeta cataria
This is normally a wild plant found in wastelands and fields. This plant gets its name from the attraction it has for cats, who like to chew on it and roll in it. It is an antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic and a nervine herb. And it is mild and effective enough for treating young children and infants who have convulsions, fevers and for expelling worms from the intestines.
As it contains a high level of vitamin C., it makes a pleasant healthy drink for the relief of colds especially when a mild fever is present. Catnep can stimulate menstruation and induce urination. It also acts as a sedative, and helps to calm an upset stomach, relieves flatulence, stomach hyperacidity. Chewing catnep leaves is said to be helpful in relieving toothache. Given together with marshmallow, and lemon balm (sweet balm) it is an excellent remedy for baby colic and gripe.
A decoction of the flowering tops is effective in clearing the scalp of dandruff.
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