Catnip for split ends?

1/3 cup is 16 teaspoons, so that measurement is WAY too strong.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

1/3 cup is 16 teaspoons, so that measurement is WAY too strong.

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Quite right, thank you. I had it backwards, and then some, (understatement), http://www.nutribase.com/convert.shtml lol.

Note to self: Never try to work out a conversion or go anywhere near one, when I first get up in the morning, lol.

Disclaimer: I have not read all of this thread, but I have read most of it...

So, here's my question...how hot do I get this water, if I don't boil it? I don't drink coffee or hot tea, so my experience with steeping anything is extremely limited.

TIA!

~Tik

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Originally Posted by ElenTikvah

Disclaimer: I have not read all of this thread, but I have read most of it...

So, here's my question...how hot do I get this water, if I don't boil it? I don't drink coffee or hot tea, so my experience with steeping anything is extremely limited.

TIA!

~Tik

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I do boil the water, I just do not boil catnip in the water.

I measure out the catnip and put into my mug, add the boiled water, cover, and let it steep.

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Originally Posted by ktani

I do boil the water, I just do not boil catnip in the water.

I measure out the catnip and put into my mug, add the boiled water, cover, and let it steep.

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Got it! Thanks! ~Tik

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Originally Posted by ElenTikvah

Got it! Thanks! ~Tik

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You are most welcome.

I have read and did try using very hot but not boiled water with chamomile. It did not really work all that well. The idea being that boiled water can be too strong for flower herbs.

With catnip, I have only used boiled water and it works perfectly for me.

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Originally Posted by ktani

I did not work out exactly how much 1 teaspoon is to 1/3 cup. I tried to use a conversion table but I am not sure it worked well enough. It still seems to be too little catnip to that much water, to me.

Even if it is close, I only use and prefer to use, catnip with nothing added to it, at the dilution I stated. That is how I have achieved the success with it that I have.

Chamomile built-up on my hair, so did mucilage etc. Hibiscus is very acidic and contains mucilage.

However, the most important question, is how the recipe worked or did not, for ljkforu.

I was asked for my critique and I gave it. I can only speak for what worked or works for me.

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It works great as a rotational acid rinse. I try not to use any one thing for too long because I sensitize to it. But, if I keep my skin guessing it doesn't go in for the kill. I'll bet it has to do with the killer T-Cells from my Multiple Sclerosis, though it is only a guess.

Thanks for the critique it was what I was looking for :D

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Originally Posted by ljkforu

It works great as a rotational acid rinse. I try not to use any one thing for too long because I sensitize to it. But, if I keep my skin guessing it doesn't go in for the kill. I'll bet it has to do with the killer T-Cells from my Multiple Sclerosis, though it is only a guess.

Thanks for the critique it was what I was looking for :D

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You are most welcome!

Cool! I am glad that using it the way you are, it is working for you.

I apologize if this has been asked before, but has anyone tried using fresh catnip? My parents have a catnip plant outside their back door, and wonder if that would have any different effect.

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Originally Posted by Shandra

I apologize if this has been asked before, but has anyone tried using fresh catnip? My parents have a catnip plant outside their back door, and wonder if that would have any different effect.

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I have never had fresh catnip available to me, nor have I sought it out.

If you do decide to use it, harvest the plant before the flower buds have opened, and use a mix of the buds and leaves.

Those who have used fresh catnip used leaves only and a lower dilution than I use and reported that it did not help much.

For me, the mix and the dilution are key factors. I have only used dried leaves and flowers (buds).