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| Calicogirl |
Posted - May 30 2009 : 11:19:00 AM
I have 2 Catmint bushes but have never harvested from them. They are pretty big. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what uses are there for Catmint?
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~Sharon
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jun 25 2009 : 12:50:26 PM
Oooh! Thank you Kay!!!
I am assuming the leaves? Or the blossoms?
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 1:46:29 PM
Catmint is an excellent natural mosquito repellant. Infuse in hot water, put in a spray bottle, and spritz when you're going outside. Just don't use on children under the age of 3.
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 12:18:26 PM
Thanks Ladies!
~Sharon
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| greyghost |
Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 12:05:40 PM
Catmint is good for the stomach, an excellent tea. It can also be used to soothe a colicky baby - much watered down of course. |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jun 16 2009 : 4:32:25 PM
Well catmint is different than catnip---same family though MB
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| knittingmom |
Posted - Jun 16 2009 : 3:59:06 PM
I'm surprised your area cats haven't discovered the stash yet :)
It's good in tea, it's a sedative for humans (go figure). It goes nice with Lemon Balm and Lavender.
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jun 16 2009 : 3:55:02 PM
Thank you Brenda and Tammy :)
~Sorry I just saw the replies today!
~Sharon
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| farmmom22 |
Posted - Jun 16 2009 : 09:46:31 AM
You can dry the leaves and use them for tea. I think it helps relax you and can soothe a stomach ache sort of like peppermint. Also you can dry them and make things for the kitties. And it would probably be a good herb to use for fleas. It also attracts bees when it flowers.
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - May 30 2009 : 4:54:52 PM
They can be used to attract beneficial insects to your garden and repel insect pests.... According to a new book I just wrote about on my blog.
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