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Catnip Non-Cat Purposes

Nepeta Cataria plant
Nepeta Cataria plant

According to a Indian theory of existence, “Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission.” Catnip is no exception to this ancient theory of existence. In fact, catnip has many purposes to both cats and humans. Besides getting cats high, the ultimate kitty drug, catnip can also be used for many human aliments. Catnip non-cat purposes.

The catnip plant’s botanical name is Nepeta Cataria. Catnip is also called: cat’s-heal-all, nip, cat’s-wort, catnep, nep, catrup, field-balm and of course, crack for kitty. Coming from the mint family, catnip is very potent and powerful in taste and smell. Nepeta Cataria aka catnip, has been used since ancient times from everything from treating colds to assisting in the treatment of insomnia. Here is a list of some of the popular uses for nip from around the world:

Catnip Uses:

  • Cold and Flu
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Relief of Toothaches
  • Treatment of Sore Gums
  • Relief from Colic
  • Reducing a Fever
  • Preventing Nausea
  • Treating Headaches
  • Treating Migraines
  • Menstruation Pain
  • Insomnia

Catnip can be used: dried, frozen, fresh, whole and milled. You can prepare catnip as a: tincture, tea, poultice and/or infusion.

It is even believed that smoking the leafs from catnip can produce a mild hallucinogenic effect. Historically, American Indians and people in the 1960’s and 70’s would roll up catnip leafs and smoke it in a attempt to get some mild hallucinogens aka a high.

Some historical evidence points to the root of the catnip plant being used for the opposite of that of the tranquility of the stem and leafs. It is believed that the root was thought to make a person fierce. Catnip root may have been used in ancient times to make a normal placid person bloodthirsty and aggressive. This would have been very useful in the time of battle or war.

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Wild N’ Free Catnip Blend

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What is our Wild N’ Free catnip blend? It is 100 % USDA certified organic catnip which means it is free of all pesticides. It is also non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organism). Our Crack for Kitty Catnip is grown in the USA under strict standards and harvested for maximum purity and potency.

Bring out the wild in your little one with our premium and very potent Wild N’ Free blend of catnip. Nepeta Cataria, this exclusive blend is handpicked for perfection then air dried sealing in the nepetalactone oil, the natural catnip oil that drives cats wild. The leaves and flowers are then gently taken off the branches carefully so that the leaves stay whole and do not break. As fresh as if it was just taken off of the plant. It does not get any fresher then this!

Wild N Free02The problem with most catnip is the milling process. Once the leaves are crushed they begin to lose their potency due to the nepetalactone oil being released upon the breaking and crushing of the leaves and flowers. Milled catnip is still usable as long as it is fresh however, most store bought catnip has been sitting around for awhile.

In this whole leaf and flower state, your catnip will last much longer. I’ve stored catnip in this state for up to three years and when I crushed a little for my kitties it was still potent and fresh as if I had just dried it. As long as it is kept cool, dry, sealed and away from kitties you can store it for some time. This way, you will always have a stock pile of your cats favorite ‘fix’ on hand.

Currently, we are selling it in resealable bags containing 4 grams of catnip. Don’t let the weight fool you! This stuff is light on weight but it’s extremely potent. You only need to Wild N Free04give your cat about two leaves or a leaf and a flower to get the same results as you would from regular catnip. Be sure to crush or rub between you fingers to awaken the nepetalactone oils. Each bag has roughly 20 servings.

It was a good season this past summer so we have plenty on hand. But don’t wait too long; when we’re out you will have to wait until next summer to get some of this exclusive blend.

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Christmas Stocking CATNIP

When you hang up those stockings by the fireplace don’t forget about one for your kitty. Cat’s love Christmas too! Now you can get Crack For Kitty CATNIP prearranged in a Christmas package. This holiday stocking is ready to give to your kitty or to the cat lover in your life. Contained within each stocking you will find a resealable bag containing 0.5 oz of catnip. Each bag has roughly 10 tablespoons or one months worth of catnip. Of course, you may not get a months worth out of this bag if you have more than one cat or if your cat(s) are catnip addicts.
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Our catnip is 100 % USDA certified organic catnip which means it is free of all pesticides and is non-GMO. Grown in the USA under strict standards and harvested for maximum purity and potency. Each bag of Crack For Kitty Catnip contains only catnip leaves and flowers (no fillers, just pure catnip bliss). Scientifically known as Nepeta Cataria but to cats, it is simply kitty crack!

Make your cat feel blissful and groovy by sprinkling out about a tablespoon 2 to 3 times a week. The euphoric state typically lasts 2 to 5 minutes. Sometimes, you can get up to 15 minutes of kitty high depending on your cat. Be sure to rub some catnip between your fingers to release the chemical known as nepetalactone; the natural catnip oil that drives cats wild.

NOTE: Occasionally, small amounts of stems from leaves and flowers might be found in the mixture. This catnip is safe for human use and consumption. Kittens will not respond to catnip until they are about six months old. Sadly, 10 to 30 percent of cats will not respond at all to catnip.

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NOW SELLING Crack for Kitty CATNIP

Crack For Kitty CATNIP04Crack For Kitty is blissfully happy to announce that we are now selling Crack for Kitty Catnip. Our catnip is 100 % USDA certified organic catnip which means it is free of all pesticides and is non-GMO (free from genetically modified organisms). This catnip is grown in the United States under strict standards and harvested for maximum purity and potency. Each bag of Crack For Kitty Catnip contains only catnip leaves and flowers. There are no fillers in our catnip just pure bliss! However, sometimes tiny pieces of flower and/or leaf stems find their way in the mix. Scientifically known as Nepeta Cataria but to cats, it is simply kitty crack!

Currently, we are selling resealable bags containing 0.5 ounces of catnip. This is roughly tenCrack For Kitty CATNIP01 tablespoons or one months worth of catnip. Of course, you may not get a months worth out of this bag if you have more than one cat or if your cat(s) are catnip addicts.

How to administer this catnip: Make your cat feel blissful and groovy by sprinkling out about a tablespoon 2 to 3 times a week. This is how we determined that you should be able to get about a month out of one bag. The euphoric state typically lasts 2 to 5 minutes. Sometimes, you can get up to 15 minutes of kitty high depending on your cat. Be sure to rub some catnip between your fingers to release the chemical known as nepetalactone; the natural catnip oil that drives cats wild.

NOTE: Occasionally, small amounts of stems from leaves and flowers might be found in the mixture. Our catnip is safe for human use and consumption as well. Remember now, that kittens will not respond to catnip until they are about six months old. Finally, very sad, but studies have shown that about 10 to 30 percent of cats will not respond at all to catnip.