Description

Catnip, sometimes also called catmint or field balm, is a plant in the mint family. This perennial plant originates in Europe and is found in the wild across the U.S. and Canada.

Catnip tea was traditionally used as an herbal medicine for restlessness, nervousness and nervous disorders, coughs, asthma, gas, and diarrhea. Today dried catnip is added to foods for flavour, used as an herbal supplement, and brewed in tea.

Catnip has calming properties and is often used as a natural remedy for anxiety, stress, and digestive issues. It may also help relieve headaches and act as a mild sedative. Drinking catnip tea is a common way to enjoy these benefits.