Catnip Essential Oil

Catnip essential oil has a crisp, herbal, and slightly minty aroma. It is steam distilled from the leaves of Nepeta cataria and valued for its natural insect-repelling and calming properties.

About Catnip Essential Oil

Catnip essential oil contains nepetalactone, a naturally occurring compound known for its ability to help repel mosquitoes, flies, and other insects. In aromatherapy, it offers a refreshing, green scent that can promote relaxation and focus. It also adds a pleasant herbal note to home fragrance blends such as potpourri, candles, and room sprays.

While catnip is famous for its effect on cats, this essential oil is highly concentrated and not intended for direct use on or around animals. If you choose to use it for cat toys or enrichment, only apply a very small, well-diluted amount to an object (such as a cloth or toy), allow it to dry completely, and always supervise your pet. Never apply essential oils directly to a cat’s skin or fur, and discontinue use if any signs of irritation or distress appear.

Common Uses

• Insect repellent: Helps deter mosquitoes, flies, and other insects.
• Aromatherapy: Fresh, herbal aroma that can encourage relaxation.
• Home fragrance: Adds a green, uplifting note to potpourri or air fresheners.
• Cat enrichment: If used, only ever in trace, well-diluted amounts on objects, never directly on animals.

Common Name: Catnip Essential Oil, Catmint Essential Oil

INCI: Nepeta cataria
Certification: Conventional
Appearance: Pale yellow liquid
Odour: Herbaceous, minty
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Purity: 100%
Origin: India
Solubility: Oil and alcohol
Usage Rate: Skincare 0.1–1%, Soapmaking 1–3%
Note: Middle
Blends Well With: Grapefruit, lemon, lavender, orange, marjoram, mint oils, rosemary
Vegan: Yes
Animal Tested: No

Safety

Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not take internally. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO₂ extracts, or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
Not formulated as a veterinary product. Do not apply directly to animals. Use only in trace, well-diluted amounts on objects and supervise pets.

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