Tổng Quan
- Danh pháp khoa học
- Nepeta cataria L.
- Họ thực vật
- Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Bộ phận dùng
- Aerial parts (whole-flowering-aerial-distillation)
- Phương pháp chiết xuất
- Steam distillation
- Màu sắc
- Pale yellow to colorless clear-mobile-liquid; characteristic herbaceous-fresh-balsamic-iridoid aroma
- Phân loại nốt hương
- Nốt Top/Middle
- Hương thơm
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- Chemotype / Cultivar
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herbaceous fresh balsamic iridoid-monoterpene-lactone-RARE cat-attractant European-American-folk-medicine-heritage
thảo mộc, tươi, balsam, iridoid-monoterpene-lactone-RARE thơm, hơi long não, hơi bạc hà-thông, ít mát hơn spearmint + ít camphor hơn pulegone-class + cổ điển Lamiaceae-Nepetoideae thảo hoa, đặc tính thu hút mèo độc đáo, di sản trà cổ điển dân gian Âu + Mỹ, đa-chemotype phân hóa hương (nepetalic acid CT vs β-caryophyllene CT)
2–4 giờ
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Pha Chế & Hòa Hợp
Nepetalactones (cis-trans and trans-cis isomers), the dominant cyclopentanoid monoterpene constituents, exert CNS-depressant and sedative-behavioural effects in animal models, likely via GABAergic or opioid-adjacent receptor modulation.
Ref: Harney JW, Barofsky IM, Leary JD. (1978). Lloydia 41:367-374; Massoco CO et al. (1995). J. Ethnopharmacol. 47:91-95
Isolated nepetalactones demonstrated dose-dependent anticonvulsant activity in mouse seizure models, suggesting modulation of neuronal excitability through the cyclopentanoid monoterpene scaffold.
Ref: Galati G et al. (2004). J. Nat. Prod. 67:1289-1291
Nepetalactone fractions reduced anxiety-related locomotion and altered consciousness in rodent behavioural studies; consistent with mild inhibitory CNS modulation at low exposure dose.
Ref: Massoco CO et al. (1995). J. Ethnopharmacol. 47:91-95; Jackson B, Reed A. (1969). JAMA 207:1349-1350
Traditional plant pharmacology attributes smooth-muscle-relaxant activity to the monoterpene lactone fraction; EO-level mechanism extrapolated from plant-material evidence — no isolated EO spasm studies located.
Ref: Grieve M. (1978). A Modern Herbal. Penguin Books, London
Long-standing traditional use for flatulence and intestinal colic; monoterpene components relax intestinal smooth muscle, consistent with other Lamiaceae monoterpene-rich EOs.
Ref: Grieve M. (1978). A Modern Herbal. Penguin Books, London
Traditional herbal use as mild diaphoretic for febrile states involves aqueous infusion; steam-distilled EO shares the monoterpene fraction but lacks non-volatile polar constituents — EO-level mechanism remains speculative.
Ref: Grieve M. (1978). A Modern Herbal. Penguin Books, London
AI-summary
No RCT-grade clinical evidence is available for catnip EO in aromatherapy. The strongest pre-clinical evidence is from Galati et al. (2004, J. Nat. Prod. 67:1289-1291), demonstrating dose-dependent anticonvulsant activity of isolated nepetalactones in mouse seizure models. Harney et al. (1978, Lloydia 41:367-374) and Massoco et al. (1995, J. Ethnopharmacol. 47:91-95) documented CNS-depressant and sedative-behavioural effects of cyclopentanoid monoterpenes in rodents. A JAMA case series (Jackson & Reed 1969) reported altered consciousness in 3 individuals who smoked catnip leaves — applicable to plant material, not steam-distilled EO. Osterhoudt et al. (1997) reviewed toxicological reports noting potential CNS effects but absence of controlled safety data. Traditional nervine and carminative use (Grieve 1978) is long-established but anecdotal. No controlled human trials exist for the steam-distilled EO.
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| Phương pháp | Liều lượng | Ghi chú |
|---|---|---|
| Diffusion | 3-5 drops in 100 ml water (ultrasonic diffuser) | For pre-sleep relaxation and stress; 30-60 min sessions. Blend with lavender to improve acceptability. Keep cats away — nepetalactones trigger intense feline behavioural responses. |
| Topical massage | 1-2% in carrier oil (1-2 drops per 5 ml carrier) | Abdomen for antispasmodic or carminative support; neck and shoulders for nervous tension. Max 5% dermal (T&Y 2014). Light carrier preferred. Patch test first. |
| Inhalation (personal inhaler) | 2-3 drops on tissue or personal inhaler wick | For acute stress or mild anxiety; 3-4 brief inhalations daily. Avoid prolonged high-concentration inhalation given documented CNS activity of nepetalactones (Harney 1978). |
| Aromatic bath | 3-5 drops predispersed in 1 tsp liquid soap or carrier oil | For relaxation and sleep support. Always predilute before adding to bath. Warm (not hot) water; 15-20 minutes. Do not add undiluted EO directly to water. |
| Warm compress | 2-3 drops in 500 ml warm water; apply soaked cloth to abdomen | For digestive cramping or abdominal discomfort. Warm compress may enhance antispasmodic effect. Do not apply to broken or inflamed skin. |
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