Nepeta cataria L. var. citriodora, fam. Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
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Class
Lactone
Country of Origin
USA
Method of Extraction
Steam distillation
Part of Plant
Flowering Tops
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Description
Catnip oil has an earthy, herbal, and pungent aroma that is often used in natural insect repellent blends. The natural constituent found in Catnip, nepetalactone, is said to be a great defense against mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects.