Catnip Glycerite

Description:

Catnip Glycerite is a  gentle, calming glycerite supports restful sleep, nervous system relaxation and digestive ease, especially when tension or anxiety show up as body tightness, restless energy, or stomach discomfort. 

Catnip is a mild nervine relaxant, antispasmodic, and carminative, making it ideal for both adults and children who need gentle nervous system regulation.

Formulated to be ragweed relative -free, immune -neutral, suitable for sensitive individuals.

Ingredients: Fresh Catnip (Nepeta cataria), Distilled Water (decoction), vegetable glycerin, grain alcohol (20%)

Suggested Use:

Adult: 1-2 mL in water or tea up to 3 x daily for gentle nervous system & digestive support. May support sleep if taken before rest. Also, supportive during moments of anxiety, tension or stomach upset. 

Elders:  Reduce dose: Start with .5-1 mL 1-2 x daily

Children (6-12):  1/4 -1/2 of adult dose(5-15 drops 1-2x daily), adjust for weight or alcohol content (20% for shelf stability). Dilute in water, juice or tea to further reduce alcohol exposure.

Safety Rating: 5/5 - (among the gentlest nervines available) Widely recognized as safe for adults & children in moderate doses. Non-habit forming, non-sedating, and does not overstimulate or suppress the immune system.

Body Systems Safety Review (Educational Purposes only)

Reproductive /Menstrual

*Use Caution if during heavy menstrual cycles  or with known uterine fibroids. *Avoid if pregnant due to mild uterine-stimulating  & relaxing effects. *Can be used postpartum or while breastfeeding in moderation (Traditionally used in gripe water for infants)

Autoimmune & Mast Cell

* Safe: Does not stimulate or suppress immune function.  Works through the nervous & digestive systems, not the immune system- making it safe for histamine sensitive or mast cell reactive individuals

Kidney & Liver

*Kidney Safe: Mild diuretic, but gentle and non-straining.  Unless dehydration is present for kidney disease or low kidney function individuals. 

Liver safe: No known hepatic toxicity or drug-herb interactions at standard doses. Actually mildly supportive to digestion and bile flow.

Medication Interactions:

None significant documented. Possibly additive effect with sedatives or antispasmodic but so mild its rarely a concern. 

Some people feel a little lightheaded or "too calm" if taken on a empty stomach in higher doses.

Disclaimer: For Educational purposes only. The information provided here is not intended as medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. Consult your healthcare provider before use if pregnant, nursing, have allergies, taking medications or have health conditions. Discontinue use if irritation or adverse reactions occurs. Individual results may vary. Keep out of reach of children. Keep in cool, dark area, discard if cloudy, tastes off or i changes color.