The antimicrobial activities of ( Z,E)- and E,Z)-nepetalactones, 2 major compositional compounds from the essential oil catnip Nepeta cataria), were first discovered fly larval development media studies with over 98% inhibition bacterial growth. Further investigation demonstrated growth various species public health significance. Catnip showed antibacterial activity against 5 Gram-positive 9 Gr...

Luteolin 7-O-glucuronide, luteolin 7-O-glucurono-(1-->6)-glucoside, apigenin 7-O-glucuronide as well as free aglycones luteolin and apigenin have been isolated from lemon catnip herb (Nepeta cataria L. var citriodora). Luteolin 7-O-glucurono-(1-->6)-glucoside is probably a new compound, for the first time described. Two minor constituents of flavonoid fraction have been identified as apigenin 7...

Cats exposed to stuffed toys sprayed with catnip (Nepeta cataria) ex­ tract exhibited pleasurable behavior which was divisible into 6 phases and which terminated in approximately 10 minutes. Preadministered drugs which shortened the response included atropine sulfate, physostigmine, neostigmine, pilocarpine, mecamylamine, methysergide, and pentobarbital. Hexamethonium, amphetamine, 5-hydroxytry...

The repellent activity of the essential oil of the catmint plant, Nepeta cataria (Lamiaceae), and the main iridoid compounds (4aS,7S,7aR) and (4aS,7S,7aS)-nepetalactone, was assessed against (i) major Afro-tropical pathogen vector mosquitoes, i.e. the malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae s.s. and the Southern house mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, using a World Health Organisation (WHO)-approve...

Has been investigated impact of essential oils Ocimum basilicum L., Eugenia caryophyllata Thumb., Hyssopus officinalis Coriandrum sativum Nepeta cataria transcaucasica, Lavandula angustifolia Moench., Laurus nobilis Mentha longifólia 4 sorts piperita L, Abies alba Mill., Artemisia taurica Willd., Rosa gallica Pinus silvestris Thymus vulgaris Satureja montana hortensis L. on psycho-emotional sta...

Wild animal hunters and photographers have long taken advantage of the attraction that catnip holds over members of the cat family, while domestic cat owners purchase dried catnip leaves for use as a rejuvenator and exerciser that will bring old cats to new life. Indeed, when cats have the leaves placed near them, they immediately approach, sniff, and shortly thereafter rub their faces into the...

A comprehensive study on essential oils extracted from different Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi subsp. glandulosa (Req.) Ball samples from Tarquinia (Italy) is reported. In this study, the 24-h steam distillation procedure for essential oil preparation, in terms of different harvesting and extraction times, was applied. The Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis showed that C. nepet...

The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), is one of the most serious pests to livestock. It feeds mainly on cattle and causes significant economic losses in the cattle industry. Standard stable fly control involving insecticides and sanitation is usually costly and often has limited effectiveness. As we continue to evaluate and develop safer fly control strategies, the prese...