According to the records in "Compendium of Materia Medica", the scientific name of this Cat ginseng is: Nepeta cataria
Also known as carbuncle, it belongs to the Lamiaceae plant family. It is mild in nature and pungent in taste, and belongs to the liver meridian.
Its main functions are to dispel wind and cold, detoxify and relieve pain, inhibit tumor growth, and enhance cats’ qi, blood and essence.
In ancient times, wild cats chewed the roots of this plant after fights to relieve injuries and heal themselves.
The smell of cat ginseng has an "irresistible strong attraction" to cats. Clinical evidence from ancient Chinese veterinarians has found that cat ginseng is also commonly used to relieve cats' anxiety, environmental stress, and as a medicine to help them sleep. It is considered to be good for cats. Some neuropathic pain relief properties. In stressful environments, Tender effectively causes cats to feel happy, relaxed, and increases their activity. It can be said to be a good and beneficial friend for cats.
In ancient times, Chinese veterinarians also used it to treat symptoms such as wind-cold, headache, nasal congestion, and sore throat in cats.
Using the sedative and analgesic effects of cat ginseng, it is used to relieve anxiety, insomnia and neuropathic pain in humans and cats.
In addition, cat ginseng is also considered to have anthelmintic effects, especially for certain stubborn parasites such as fleas, lice and insects. It can also be used to expel these parasites. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", cat ginseng Methods of use include medicinal, edible or external use.
When used as medicine, the leaves and twigs of Mao Ling Cao are generally used, and can be decoctioned, made into tea or made into medicinal powder.
In terms of food, the leaves of cat ginseng can be used in cooking, such as making tea or added to dishes.
For external use, cat ginseng is often used to make ointments or topical applications.
Modern Chinese veterinary science has repeatedly studied its unique effects and found that it is miraculous in treating tumors caused by imbalances in the body of cats due to modern diet. It can effectively remove the poison of heat evil in the cat's body, remove wind and dampness, and prolong life.
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