OBJECTIVE
The study was aimed to investigate the chemical composition and pharmacological basis for traditional use of essential oil of Nepeta cataria L. (Limiaceae) (Nc.Oil) in gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders.
METHODS
Chemical analysis was carried out through GC-EIMS, 13C NMR and Kovats
BACKGROUND
The use of medicinal plants is an option for livestock farmers who are not allowed to use allopathic drugs under certified organic programs or cannot afford to use allopathic drugs for minor health problems of livestock.
METHODS
In 2003 we conducted semi-structured interviews with 60