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Fake “Catnip Oils” in the Market – Know the Truth Before You Buy

Catnip oil (Nepeta cataria essential oil) is gaining popularity for its unique natural properties — especially its effect on cats and its use in aromatherapy and repellents. However, most “catnip oils” sold in the market today are not genuine.

The Reality
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Laboratory GC–MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry) analyses show that many samples marketed as “Catnip Oil” are actually eucalyptus or cineole-based oils.

These fake products are dominated by Eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole) — a compound typical of Eucalyptus globulus, Cajeput, or Rosemary oils — and contain no trace of Nepetalactone, the true active component of catnip oil.

If the “Catnip Oil” you purchased costs ₹400–₹800 per 10 mL, it is almost certainly not genuine.Authentic catnip oil — rich in Nepetalactone — is rare, expensive, and derived by steam distillation of Nepeta cataria flowers and leaves.

How to Verify Authenticity
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Only GC–MS testing can conclusively confirm the presence of Nepetalactone and rule out adulteration or substitution.

Tamilnadu Test House Pvt. Ltd. – Ensuring Purity and Authenticity
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At @tamilnadutesthouse , Chennai, we offer comprehensive GC–MS profiling of essential oils to verify their authenticity and purity.
Our testing can accurately detect and quantify compounds such as:
• Nepetalactone isomers (for genuine catnip oil)
• Eucalyptol, Camphene, α-Pinene, β-Pinene, and other adulterants

We support manufacturers, distributors, aromatherapists, and consumers in ensuring that their oils meet genuine quality standards.
To know more Please write us an email to info@tn-th.com
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