Nepeta cataria extract (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Nepeta cataria extract is an extract from the herb of "catnip" (also known as catnip, Nepeta cataria). Nepeta cataria is a plant from the labiate family. It is native to Europe, the Near East and North America. Nepeta cataria extract is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the herb collected during the flowering period of the plant.

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Essential oil with nepetalactones, iridoid glycosides, tannins, bitter substances, flavonoids.

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Extracts from Nepeta cataria are used medicinally under the name Nepetaecatariae herba. Its popular applications are for general colds, fever and digestive disorders. They have an antibacterial and fungistatic effect. Nepeta cataria extract is also used in cosmetic formulations where it has a strengthening effect on skin or hair.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer