Catnip Essential Oil, USA

Name       Catnip Essential Oil, USA

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Nepeta cataria L., var. citriodora, fam. Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Part           Flowering Tops

Method     Steam Distillation

Class        Lactone

Country     USA

Code         NepCat1

Catnip Essential Oil, USA the aroma is earthy, harsh and strong.  Initially it might be described as unpleasant with herbal subtile sweet notes.  As it evolves it becomes less harsh and more herbal and grassy, like a sweet hay with tobacco undertones.