Cat Mint
Nepeta cataria
Nepeta cataria，又称银藤，是一种传统植物，主要用于猫的行为和自我涂抹。尽管其具体的传统药用用途尚未得到充分记录，但研究表明它可以用来合成具有强大抗菌和抗真菌活性的稳定银氧化纳米颗粒。此外，牛至花还被用于制作有效驱蚊的精油，与含2%或6% DEET的15%乳液效果相当。在一项有趣的交叉研究中，自由漫游和圈养猫都表现出对银叶比猫薄荷更喜欢自我涂抹行为。该植物的精油还显示出与 Eugenol 在鱼类麻醉中的协同作用，可以减少诱导时间同时保持心脏安全性。迄今为止，尚未记录到主要的安全问题或药物相互作用，使其通常被认为是安全使用的；然而，还需要进一步的研究来全面了解其潜在应用和效果。
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- Nepeta cataria flowers were used to synthesize stable silver oxide nanoparticles with strong antibacterial and antifungal activity and hemocompatible properties.
- 自由漫游和圈养的猫更喜欢银藤而非猫薄荷进行自我梳理行为。
- 含有猫薄荷精油的乳液被发现对防止蚊子叮咬非常有效，与含DEET的商用驱虫剂相当。
- 薄荷油和桂皮醛的组合对鱼类麻醉显示出有希望的协同效应，缩短诱导时间并保持心脏安全性。
Frequently asked questions
What is Cat Mint?
Cat Mint (Nepeta cataria) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Cat Mint?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cat Mint; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Nepeta cataria flowers were used to synthesize stable silver oxide nanoparticles with strong antibacterial and antifungal activity and hemocompatible properties.
How strong is the evidence for Cat Mint?
The strongest finding for Cat Mint carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cat Mint safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cat Mint in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cat Mint interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cat Mint in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cat Mint?
Cat Mint is also known as: Котовник кошачий, Cataire.
Is Cat Mint a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Evaluating repellence properties of a catnip essential oil-based mosquito repellent using the human landing catch method in Eastern Uganda. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Free-Roaming and Captive Cats Prefer Silver Vine to Catnip for Self-Anointing. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Eco-friendly synthesis of silver oxide nanoparticles using Nepeta cataria L. (Lamiaceae) flowers extract: a multifaceted study of their antimicrobial and hemocompatible potential. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Association of Nepeta cataria L. essential oil and eugenol: synergism and safe anesthesia in tambaqui Colossoma macropomum (Cuvier, 1818). literature abstract metadata