➯ CATNIP OR LEMON BALM! DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE? TAKE A LOOK IN 720P

pepper taster heirloom reviews channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0u0AcWmi9HZQ98CK2RMWg heirloom reviews backup channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_y6cWarmwweK7jE2s8lRw http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ CATNIP OR LEMON BALM! DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE? TAKE A LOOK! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catnip Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, or catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, central Asia, and parts of China. It is also widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America.[1][2][3][4][5] The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole. The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction most cats have towards them. Description Nepeta cataria is a short-lived herbaceous perennial, growing 50–100 cm (20–39 in) tall and wide. It resembles a typical mint family member in appearance by having the characteristic square stem that members of the Lamiaceae plant family have,[6] but with brown-green foliage. The coarse-toothed leaves are triangular to ovate.[7] The small bilabiate flowers can be white and finely spotted with pale purple or pink. They are showy and fragrant. The plant blooms from late spring through autumn.[7] Taxonomy Nepeta cataria was one of the many species described by Linnaeus in 1753 in his landmark work Species Plantarum.[8] He had previously described it in 1738 as Nepeta floribus interrupte spicatis pedunculatis (meaning "Nepeta with flowers in a stalked, interrupted spike"), before the commencement of Linnaean taxonomy.[9] Uses The plant terpenoid nepetalactone is the main chemical constituent of the essential oil of Nepeta cataria. Nepetalactone can be extracted from catnip by steam distillation.[10] Cultivation Nepeta cataria is cultivated as an ornamental plant for use in gardens. It is also grown for its attractant qualities to house cats and butterflies.[7] The plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It can be a repellent for certain insects, including aphids and squash bugs.[7] Varieties include Nepeta cataria var. citriodora (or N. cataria subsp. citriodora), or "lemon catnip".[citation needed] Attractant The compound iridodial, extracted from catnip oil, has been found to attract lacewings which eat aphids and mites.[11] Repellent Nepetalactone is a mosquito and fly repellent.[12][13] Oil isolated from catnip by steam distillation is a repellent against insects, in particular mosquitoes, cockroaches and termites.[14][15] Research suggests that, while ten times more effective than DEET,[16] it is not as effective as a repellent when used on the skin when compared with DEET or SS220.[17] Effect on humans Nepeta cataria can be brewed to produce a herbal tea.[18] It is also used as a culinary herb for many dishes. Catnip can also be ingested through smoking the herb. It has only a negligible effect on relaxation, like other herbal cigarettes.[19][not in citation given] Catnip has a history of medicinal use for a variety of ailments.[20] The plant has been consumed as a tea, juice, tincture, infusion or poultice, and has also been smoked.[20] However, its medicinal use has fallen out of favor with the development of more commonplace pharmaceutical drugs.[20] https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/lemon-balm Lemon balm Overview Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic). Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings. Today, lemon balm is often combined with other calming, soothing herbs, such as valerian, chamomile, and hops, to promote relaxation. It is also used in creams to treat cold sores (oral herpes). Plant Description Native to Europe, lemon balm is grown all over the world. It is grown not only in herb gardens or to attract bees, but also in crops for medicine, cosmetics, and furniture polish manufacturing. The plant grows up to 2 feet high, sometimes higher if not maintained. In the spring and summer, clusters of small, light yellow flowers grow where the leaves meet the stem. The leaves are very deeply wrinkled and range from dark green to yellowish green in color, depending on the soil and climate. If you rub the leaves, your fingers will smell tart and sweet, like lemons. The leaves are similar in shape to mint leaves, and come from the same plant family. Insomnia and anxiety