Catnip

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

~ FYI

People like catnip, too.
Catnip also can be used for tea. The presence of a chemical called nepetalactone produces sedative-like affects in humans, making catnip a popular home remedy for headaches as well as insomnia. To make catnip tea, add one teaspoon of dried catnip leaves or three to four teaspoons of fresh catnip leaves to a mug of boiling water and let it steep.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-must-know-catnip-facts.html#ixzz1DK2L1llT

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Organization Specialist. Eco Geek! Sharing tips N information. Cleansing our lives of chemicals and waste, while we save our planet.:) Years of Volunteer work include: PTA {now PTSA} Campfire Leader, President Jr Football Assoc., Fund Raising Coordinator, Great Canadian Shoreline clean up coordinator. Now the Founder and President of ADULTS FOR LIL SPROUTS and for a hobby ~ Geo Events and CITO coordinator! Visit Geocaching.com for details.
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