Iridoids
Tannins
Voilatile oils, mainly comprising alpha- and beta-nepetalactone, critronellol and geraniol
Medical Use:
Mild sedative
Diaphoretic
Antiflatulent
Stomatic
Dose:
Tincture, infusion
S.F. Feline dose - lots and lots!
Tincture 1 teaspoon 2 times daily.
Infusion 1 cup daily. D.H. Tincture 2 to 4mls 3 times daily.
Infusion 2 teaspoons of the dried herb to cup water 3 times daily.
Contraindications
1) Do not use during pregnancy due to this herb's emmenagogue and arbortifacient effects. E
2) The known component of this herb, nepetal acid, may increase sleeping time when combined with hexobarbital. S
The information contained in these pages is an indication of possible contraindications, but if you are at all concerned about any herb and its suitability for personal use please contact a herbal practitioner in your area or contact us.
