Catnip essential oil
Nepeta cataria
Catnip essential oil, extracted from Nepeta cataria, is obtained by steam distillation of the plant's aerial parts. It gives off an herbaceous, minty fragrance, offering a soft, fresh olfactory experience. Safe and versatile, it is often used in blends to soothe body and mind.
Characteristics
Botanical name :
Nepeta cataria
Production process:
Catnip essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the aerial parts of the Nepeta lactones plant.
Part of plant used :
Aerial parts
Botanical family :
Lamiaceae
Country of origin :
United States, Europe
Other names :
Catnip, Catnip
Organoleptic characteristics:
- Odor: Fresh, herbaceous, slightly mentholated and fragrant
- Appearance : Liquid
- Color : Colorless to pale yellow
Principal biochemical components:
Nepetalactone 1 (50 to 80%)
Nepetalactone 2 (<= 20%)
Beta caryophyllene (2 to 11%)
Trans beta ocimene (<= 4%)
Allergens present: Limonene, Geranial, Neral
Packaging:
Brown glass bottle with codigout and child-resistant screw cap.
Storage :
Close bottle tightly after use. Store away from heat (below 20°C), air and light.
Recycling information / sorting instructions :
By following these instructions, you will contribute to the efficient and sustainable recycling of glass bottles of essential oils.
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Empty the bottle completely: Make sure the bottle is completely empty before recycling. Essential oil residues can contaminate the recycling process.
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Remove caps and droppers: Separate the different parts of the bottle. Caps and droppers, often made of plastic or metal, should be sorted separately in accordance with local regulations.
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Rinse the bottle: Rinse the bottle to remove any residual essential oil. Use warm water and, if necessary, a little soap.
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Local sorting instructions: Follow your local sorting instructions. In general, glass bottles should be placed in the glass recycling container. However, rules may vary, so check the guidelines of your local waste management service.
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Labels: Paper labels may remain on the bottles, as they are usually disposed of during the glass recycling process.
Instructions for use
Main use :
Diffusion
Directions for use :
Read precautions before use. Pour a few drops into an essential oil diffuser.
Our commitments:
Culture :
Quality: Botanically and Biochemically Defined Essential Oil (BBDEO)
- 100% pure (free from other related essential oils),
- 100% natural (not denatured with synthetic molecules),
- 100% integral (not discolored, not deterpenated, not rectified...)
Precautions for use
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy, while breast-feeding or on children. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. For adults only. Do not use for prolonged periods. Consult a health care practitioner if you are taking oral anticoagulants or antidiabetics.
WARNING: Before using essential oils, read the general precautions for use available in PDF below:
Download general precautions
Information on the use of essential oils in aromatherapy is provided for information purposes only, and in no way replaces advice and prescriptions issued by a doctor. Only a doctor is authorized to deliver the most appropriate therapeutic treatment. Algovital declines all responsibility in the event of accident, injury or damage suffered by anyone practicing self-medication on the basis of the information contained on this site.