Catnip tea

Catnip contains nepetalactone, a volatile oil similar to that found in valerian root. It acts as a mild sedative to relieve migraines, menstrual cramps, tension, and anxiety. Many consider catnip effective in treating flatulence and indigestion others regard it as a diuretic. Ozarks use catnip to treat aching teeth. A weak catnip tea is a traditional remedy to help soothe colicky babies. 

A catnip tea is useful for many children s ailments, including measles, chicken pox, colic fevers, indigestion hives, nervousness, headache insomnia and hyperactivity [286]. 

A 19-month-old boy became lethargic after eating an unknown amount of raisins that had been soaked in a catnip tea that had been brewing in the refrigerator for 3 weeks (Osterhoudt et al. 1997). 

As 10% of the diet of pregnant mice, the dried leaves decreased maternal body weight and reduced fetal, placental, and offspring weights some organ development delayed in both sexes. Others have reported increased food consumption in mice administered catnip. A hypotonic episode (CNS depression lasting approximately 60 h) was reported in a 19-month-old male who ingested raisons soaked in a commercial catnip tea. ... 

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Uses Rx of superficial wounds (bacterial, viral, fungal, insect bites, minor burns, cold sores, acne Action Broad-spectrum antibiotic activity against E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans Available forms Topical creams, lotions, oint, oil apply topically PRN Notes/SE Ataxia, contact dermatitis, D, drowsiness, GI mucosal irritation Interactions Effects OF drugs that affect histamine release EMS effects of Benadryl Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Uses Anxiolytic, antispasmodic, dys-menorrheal, restlessness, sedative Action Inhibits uptake stimulates release of GABA, which T GABA concentration extracellularly causes sedation Available forms Ext 400-900 mg PO 30 min < hs, tea 2-3 g (1 tsp of crude herb) qid, PRN, tine 3-5 mL (1/2-1 tsp) (1 5 ratio) PO qid, PRN Efficacy Probably effective sedative (reduces sleep latency) Notes/SE GI upset, HA, insomnia, N/V, palpitations, restlessness, vision changes Interactions T Effects OF barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opiates, EtOH, catnip, hops, kavakava, passion flower, skullcap effects OF MAOIs, phenytoin, warfarin EMS T Effects of benzodiazepines and opiates abruptly D/C may cause withdrawal symptoms... 

The best herb for lowering seriously high fevers is coral root (Corallorhiza maculata), either as a tea or as a tincture 1 teaspoon of the root steeped in 8 ounces (236 ml) water for 30 minutes and drunk, or up to 30 drops tincture for a child of 60 pounds (27 kg). Brigitte Mars s Herb Tea on the previous page, with the addition of 1 ounce (30 ml) catnip, is also exceptionally effective in lowering fevers. Finally, bathing the child with washcloths soaked in cool water is highly effective. 

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