CATNIP OIL

CATNIP OIL
  • Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
  • CAS No.: 8023-84-5
  • EC No.: 284-520-5
  • Flash Point (°C): 84
  • Refractive Index: 1.4782-1.4890 at 20°C
  • Specific Gravity: 1.0220-1.0780 at 25 °C
  • Optical Rotation (°): -15 to +15
  • Color: Pale Yellow/Orange
  • Solubility: Soluble in alcohol & oils, insoluble in water

Description:
Nepeta cataria is native to Europe, Central Asia, and part of China. It has become naturalized in North America and temperate Asia.

Catnip is a herb that has been recognized for its medicinal properties for many centuries. Harvesting period From June to September.

The common method of extraction is the steam distillation of leaves, flowers &buds. The yield of essential oil is 0.1 to 0.4%.

In Perfumery, it is used as a middle Note.

Due to its composition of the lactone nepetalactone, Catnip essential oil is regarded for its potential as a mosquito repellent. Nepetalactone which gives the catnip oil its characteristic odor is a major constituent (about 84%) of catnip oil. Nepetalactone has repellant effects on some insects like cockroaches and mosquitoes.

Odor profile:
Rich herbaceous aroma.

Major Constituents:
Nepetalactone Isomers, Nepetalic Acid, Dihydronepetalactone, B-Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene Oxide, limonene, a and ß citral, geraniol, thymol, and carvacrol

Application:
~ Since Catnip oil is Anti-Microbial, Antiseptic, and Anti-Spasmodic, it cures all these problems.
~ Due to the presence of the nepetalactone, Catnip essential oil can be used to develop effective mosquito and insect repellent.

Aromatherapy:
Massage and inhaling with very dilute oil works particularly well against tension headaches and can induce a sense of relaxation, triggering relief from stress and anxiety. Catnip essential oil is an excellent sedative. It helps in inducing sleep, relaxes both body and mind.

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