What is Catnip Tea?
Catnip, from the Latin name Nepeta cataria, is an herb widely known for its effect on cats. Cats love to play in catnip, roll in it, chew on it and eat it. While it leaves cats in a temporary euphoric state of mind, it does not have the same effect on people. Catnip is known commonly by the names of catmint, cat’s-wort, field balm and catrup. It is a relative to the mint family and has a mild taste. The leaves and flowers of the catnip plant are steeped in water to create a tea. Catnip tea can be made by anyone growing the plant in their herb garden. The tea can be found in nutrition stores already packaged in tea bags, or it can be ordered online through a reputable company. If catnip tea cannot be found in a local nutrition store, the owner of the store will sometimes order it. Catnip tea should never be boiled, only steeped, and a small amount of honey added to make it more palatable. It is not popular for being a household remedy, but would make a great addition to any household. C
