by MOUCHE MOUCHE Natural Cosmetics
Catnip Repels Mosquitoes More Effectively Than DEET.Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most...
by MOUCHE MOUCHE Natural Cosmetics
Scientists may have finally found how catnip repels insects.The active component of catnip (Nepeta cataria) repels insects. It does this by triggering a chemical receptor that can spur sensations such as pain or itch. Researchers reported this March 4 in Current...
by MOUCHE MOUCHE Natural Cosmetics
Catnip’s Effectiveness as a Natural Mosquito Repellent Linked to Irritant Receptor Activation.While catnip is a common herb that is often used in cat toys and treats—due to its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects on our domesticated felines—it has also long been known...
