What is Catmint?

Catmint is a common name for plants from the family "NEPET", a group within "Lamiaceae" or mint, family. Another common name is Catnip. Both names come from the euphoric effect that some members of the family have. This effect is created by both dried and living forms of these plants. It is assumed that it is brought in the way that chemicals from plants imitate cat pheromones. The effect is inherited genetically, and although all varieties of feline cats-including lions-bey can experience, specific cats may be immune to effect. Catmint is also permanent, which means that only parts of plants above the ground die and plants grow from underground parts in the following season. Catmint is a flowering plant and a normal flowering season begins in the Early Summer; The plant is able to bloom repeatedly throughout the season.

Catnip flowers may have some healing properties. Catmint is ready in traditional applicationsFor as an infusion that is as simple as the production of tea. This can be used to treat basic symptoms of colds, such as cough, although some sources are more cautious, that drinking too much cattnip tea can cause vomiting. In folk remedies, the catmint can be used to nature as diverse as hysteria, nightmares and headaches; It can even be applied to painful swelling as a way of reducing pain.

Recognized active chemicals in Catmint responsible for most of its effects is non -secton. This chemical is considered to be an active ingredient that allows the Catmint oil to be an effective insect repellent, although it may not be so effective when applied directly to the skin. The repellent propertyicatmint may also be associated with the lack of problems that have plants with garden pests, and the plant can even be undesirable for deer.

In the horticulture, plants of the NETET family can be used decoratively. Flowers canbe white, pink or lavender. The key advantage of using NEPET over other flowering plants is its inherent hardness. Plants thrive in poor soil and preferably with minimal attention and fertilization.

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Catmint can be used as a ground cover or to replenish higher plants such as pink shrubs. This is the result of the plant's ability to hide the lower, less attractive parts of higher plants. In addition, Catmint is often used near sidewalks, along the walls and playing around the green space or garden.