Product Review: Catnip Extract by Herbs for Kids

This tincture is marketed as a digestive remedy. It is wonderful for all stomach upsets but I have found it also works in many more ways as well. It is soothing to the nerves, is a mild analgesic and is useful for both children and adults.

Catnip (nepeta cataria) is perennial of the mint family. It has been used for centuries for it's healing properties. Not only known to be loved by cats but very useful in the home remedy medicine chest.

I like to use this remedy not just for upset stomachs but it is wonderful for helping calm an overly upset and tired child. It is good for when your kids just can't go to sleep because they are just too tired and can't settle down.

Catnip is know for treating a variety of ailments. Such as; restlessness, nervousness, irritability, irritation, headaches and insomnia. It also reduces anxiety, stress and helps to relieve exhaustion.

I really love this remedy for teething with my daughter. She can get highly irritable and this has proven very effective with her!

This remedy can also be applied topically in a poultice for cuts.

It is also wonderful as a remedy for colic in infants. The manufacturer recommends this used for ages 1 and above but I have used it at 6 months old with wonderful results. use at your own discretion. But really, it is so gentle, just reduce the dose according to your child's weight. You can consult with a certified herbalist if you have any questions. If your child is on other medications it would be wise to consult your health care practitioner.

The effect of catnip is cumulative. So one dose is usually good. It also can have a mild estrogen like effect so it should not be used excessively. This is a remedy to keep on hand for once in a while.

The ingredients in this remedy are; extract of catnip, coconut oil and/ palm kernel oil, glycerin, purified water and citric acid.

This remedy is kosher and it's ingredients are certified organic and/ ethically wild crafted.

Catnip should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.