Benefits of using catnip oil

by S. C.

Catnip is the name given to a perennial herb which belongs to the mint family. Catnip is known to have originated from Europe and migrated to United States and other countries. However, Catnip plant is a commonly found weed in the US. Some American households grow Catnip in their herb garden or indoors in a pot or a container. Catnip is great to look at as they bloom white, purple or pink tinted flowers.

Most people must be aware of the herb catnip that is grown indoors in pots or outside the homes in herb gardens. However, not many people are aware of the benefits of using Catnip. There are many homeowners who have cats that get mesmerised by Catnip plants. Not much is known about the reasons why the behaviour of Cat changes, most researchers believe that Catnip smell produces the reaction in the cats.
Catnip owns originated in Europe was exported to other countries including Asia and United States. Some people use Catnip as an indoor decoration herb as the plant bloom beautiful white and purple flowers.
Catnip oil which is extracted from Catnip is used as an effective insect repellent. There are many organic mosquito repellent manufacturers which use Catnip oil in combination with other essential oils to manufacture mosquito repellent. Some people also use Catnip oil in their bath to rejuvenate their mind and body. The smell of Catnip oil is said to have a positive impact on the mind of the person using it. Many people also use Catnip oil for their cooking requirement.