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A soothing mix of catnip, chamomile, lemon balm and other herbs.
INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION:
Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an air tight container. For a
cup of tea, use 2 tsp in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes
and strain out the herbs, or use a tea basket or cheesecloth to keep
herbs bundled.
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Catnip Thoughts, Tidbits & Recipes
To make
yourself a truly effective nightcap,
simply bring 1-1/2 cups of water to a
boil. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. of
preferably the fresh cut herb or else 1
tsp. of the dried material and let steep
for about 20 minutes until lukewarm before
drinking. Be sure to add Honey, a
sweetener and packed full of vitamins. An
Old Amish Herbs remedy called Night Nip
works pretty well, too, for insomnia.
Three capsules before retiring is
suggested. The tea is also very good for
reducing fevers, the miseries of hay
fever, and nausea. A small cup of warm
catnip tea sweetened with honey is good
for calming hyperactive kids.
Use mashed fresh catnip leaves or the
dried herb powder as a crude poultice
application directly to sore gums or
aching teeth, to relieve the intense pain
and suffering. If the powder is to be
used, a piece of cotton is moistened with
water and then some of the powder applied
on the surfaces, after which the cotton is
put into the mouth and held firmly against
the aching tooth or just rubbed on the
gums for quick relief. The fresh leaves
seem to bring nearly instant relief, while
the dried powder takes a little longer to
work.
A strong catnip tea can be used as an
effective eyewash to relieve inflammation
and swelling due to certain airborne
allergies, cold and flu, and excess
alcoholic intake ("bloodshot eye"
syndrome). Bring 3 cups of water to a boil
and add 5 tsp. of cut fresh leaves. Reduce
to low heat and let simmer for only 3
minutes. Remove from heat and let steep an
additional 50 minutes. Strain and
refrigerate in a clean fruit jar. Use as
an eyewash with an eye cup several times
each day. Or soak a clean terry-cloth
towel in a warm solution of the tea and
apply over the eyes for half an hour. Used
catnip tea bags, while still warm and
wrung out, can also be put on the eyelids
for some relief.
Catnip was a familiar herb in English
kitchen gardens as far back as the 13th
century. Catnip leaves were once used for
rubbing meats before they were cooked, and
were chopped and sprinkled into green
salads. Snip a few leaves into your salads
and see how you like it.
Add fresh or dried leaves to soups, stews,
and hearty sauces.
Make a
refreshing, soothing cup of tea by pouring
about 1 cup of boiling water over 3
teaspoons of fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon of
dried leaves. cover, then steep for ten to
fifteen minutes. Alternatively, add dried
catnip leaves, along with dried mint or
dried lemon balm, to your favorite black
tea.
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