Catnip Oil by Alternative Health & Herbs Remedies

INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE

• Amenorrhea. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for amenorrhea, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Anxiety. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for anxiety, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Colic. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for colic, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Common cold. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for common cold, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Dyspepsia. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for dyspepsia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Flatulence. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for flatulence, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Hemorrhoids. Although there has been interest in using topical catnip for hemorrhoids, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Influenza. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for influenza, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Insomnia. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for insomnia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Migraine headache. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for migraine headache, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Mosquito repellent. It is unclear if oral catnip is beneficial as mosquito repellent. Details: Preliminary clinical research shows that applying a small amount of catnip oil or certain catnip constituents to the skin is more effective at repelling yellow fever mosquitoes when compared with ethanol. However, catnip oil and catnip constituents appear to be less effective than the commercial insect repellents SS220 and DEET (40200).
• Osteoarthritis. Although there has been interest in using topical catnip for osteoarthritis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Tension headache. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for tension headache, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for URTI, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose.
• Urticaria. Although there has been interest in using oral catnip for urticaria, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of catnip for this purpose. More evidence is needed to rate catnip for these uses.

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CNS DEPRESSANTS Interaction Rating = Moderate Be cautious with this combination. Severity = High •  Occurrence = Possible •  Level of Evidence = D Theoretically, concomitant use with drugs with sedative properties may cause additive effects and side effects.  Details Clinical and animal research shows that catnip has sedative properties (19,2596,40202,40204,40205).

LITHIUM Interaction Rating = Moderate Be cautious with this combination. Severity = Moderate •  Occurrence = Probable •  Level of Evidence = D Theoretically, catnip might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.  Details Catnip is thought to have diuretic properties which might reduce lithium excretion. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

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General ...Orally, catnip is generally well-tolerated when used in appropriate amounts.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Headache, malaise, vomiting.

Gastrointestinal ...Orally, large amounts of catnip might cause stomachache and vomiting (6,2596).

Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, taking too much catnip may result in headache and malaise (6). In one case, a toddler developed a stomachache and irritability, followed by lethargy and a hypnotic state, after ingesting raisins soaked in catnip tea and chewing on the tea bag (5,2596).

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