Catnip

 Nepeta cataria~~distilled from the flowering tops and leaves. Carries a soft, green, slightly minty-herbal aroma with gentle sweetness. Some such as I, find it unpleasant. Unlike sharper mints, catnip has a whimsical, heart-opening quality mixed with nervous-system relaxation.There is much research on the herb, which is a stimulant for felines and calming for humans. The essential oil should NOT be used around animals due to its potential to overwhelm sensitive systems.  So far, I have only used it as insect repellant.

CAUTIONS:   Dilute well for topical use. DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY or on children. Can cause skin irritation.

CHARACTER: "Euphoric Paradox"  Euphoric for cats, Calming to humans. Bonding, Courage, “whimsical healer”,  soothing, slightly magical.

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle to Top

 CRYSTAL/GEM:  Malachite, Opal, Indicolite, Golden Prehnite, Citrine, Sunstone, Aventurine, Lepidolite, Blue Lace Agate, Amethyst, Gray Moonstone

 ELEMENT:  Water, Air 

ASTRO:  Venus, Taurus, Gemini, Pisces, Mercury

ENERGY TYPE: 4, 3 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:   Serenity, Repose, Relaxation, Soothing for Nervous system, Playful creativity, Inner Child Healing

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Nervous, Stress, Tension, anxiety,  Insomnia, hyperactivity

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  dandruff, fever, migraine, colic,

cramps, chronic gas trouble, colds, flu  

PROPERTIES:  mosquito and fly deterrent, digestive, sedative, diuretic, nervine, diaphoretic, anti-spasmodic, astringent, anti-inflammatory   

BLENDS:   None

Blends  with GRAPEFRUIT, LAVENDER, LEMON, MARJORAM, PEPPERMINT, ORANGE, ROSEMARY, SPEARMINT, LIME, EUCALYPTUS, MYRRH, CITRONELLA, GERANIUM.  It easily overtakes a blend in even a tiny amount.

Composition: Nepetalactone isomers, nepetalic acid, Dihydronepetalactone, Caryophyllene oxide, (E)-beta-farnesene, Humulene oxide, Piperitone, Alpha-Caryophyllene, Beta-elemene, 3-Hexenyl ester

ARCHETYPES:  TRICKSTER, JOY BRINGER, DREAMER, CHILD WITHIN, MOONLIGHT COMPANION 

PERSONALITY:

+ Extremely rare. Has a mischievous sparkle. Calms others through humor.

+ Sensitive, spiritual, but sometimes impetuous nature.

+ Playful, and doesn’t dwell on things too long. Moves between play and stillness.

+ Knows how to laugh at stress.

• Feels safe yet spontaneous.

+ Friendly, obviously a "cat" person