Catnip Cut Bulk Herb – 100 gm

Catnip, can be used as a natural remedy for various ailments in humans and as a source of entertainment and enrichment for cats. For humans, catnip can be used to make tea for stress relief, sleep aid, digestive support, and pain relief. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent. For cats, catnip can be used to make toys, sprinkled on furniture, or used in sprays to encourage play and reduce boredom. 

Catnip Herb  Nepeta cataria / Herbe a chat coupee

Country of Origin: Ukraine

100 gm bag

How To Make Herbal Tea:

• Herbal Teas – Be sure you know if the herb is safe for drinking.
• Herbal teas are generally not as potent or as active as tinctures and other concentrated herbal remedies, they are the most effective medicines for chronic, long-term imbalances.
• Herbal teas can be drunk hot, at room temperature or iced. They can be made into ice cubes with fresh fruit and flowers and used to flavor festive holiday punches. They’re delicious blended with fruit juice and frozen as pops for children. After brewing, an herbal tea should be stored in the refrigerator. Stored in the refrigerator, an herbal tea will be good for three to four days.
• Making herbal teas by the cupful. It is impractical and time-consuming. Instead, make a quart of tea each morning or in the evening after work. The making of herbal tea is simple. All you really need is a quart jar with a tight-fitting lid, the selected herbs, and pure water that has reached the boiling point. A tea ball or strainer.
• The herb-to-water ratio varies depending on the quality of herbs used, whether they are leaves, roots, fresh or dried, and how strong you wish the finished tea to be.
• For each cup of water use 1 to 3 tablespoons of herb, depending on the herb, strength, root or leaves.
• For each quart of water use 4 to 8 tablespoons of herb , depending on the herb, strength, root or leaves.
• Steep roots and steams (let sit) for about 15 minutes or more, then strain.
• Steep tender leaf, flower, or stems for about 5-10 minutes, then strain.

• Of course – Be sure you know if the herb is safe for drinking…. For a tea to be effective, it must be administered in small amounts several times daily. For chronic problems, serve the tea three or four times daily. For acute ailments such as colds, fevers and headaches, take several small sips every 30 minutes until the symptoms subside.

Tips: You can sweeten your herbal tea with a bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia, or licorice root powder.

Precautions:

• You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
• Information on the website is for educational purpose only.
• Information has not be evaluated by Health Canada.
• Information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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