Nepeta Cataria: The Aromatic Herb Loved by Cats and Pollinators

Nepeta cataria Kashmir

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip or catmint, is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. Native to parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the plant has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world. It is best known for its distinctive effect on cats, but Nepeta cataria is also valued as an attractive garden plant, a source of nectar for pollinators and a  herbal plant.

Nepeta cataria is an aromatic, branching perennial that can typically grow around 50–100 cm tall, depending on climate, soil and growing conditions. Its stems are square, reflecting its membership in the mint family. The leaves are greyish-green, heart-shaped to triangular and covered with fine hairs. When crushed, they release a characteristic minty aroma.

The plant produces small white to pale pink or lavender flowers, often marked with purple spots. Flowering generally occurs during the warmer months. Its attractive flowers can bring bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects into gardens.

Catnip is particularly famous because of its effect on many domestic cats. The plant contains an aromatic compound called nepetalactone, which can trigger a strong behavioral response in susceptible cats. Cats may rub against the plant, roll on the ground, sniff it, lick it or become temporarily playful and excited.

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Nepeta cataria in India

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, or catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, central Asia, and Kashmir.

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Catmint plant

Catmint (Catnip)
Nepeta cataria
Family : Lamiaceae
Other coomon  names : Catnip, catnep, catswort and field balm. 
Catmint has a long history of use as a household herbal remedy, being employed especially in treating disorders of the digestive system and, as it stimulates sweating, it is useful in reducing fevers. The herbs pleasant taste and gentle action makes it suitable for treating colds, flu and fevers in children. It is more effective when used in conjunction with elder flower (Sambucus nigra). The leaves and flowering tops are strongly antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, slightly emmenagogue, refrigerant, sedative, slightly stimulant, stomachic and tonic. The flowering stems are harvested in August when the plant is in full flower, they are dried and stored for use as required. An infusion produces free perspiration, it is considered to be beneficial in the treatment of fevers and colds. It is also very useful in the treatment of restlessness and nervousness, being very useful as a mild nervine for children. A tea made from the leaves can also be used. The infusion is also applied externally to bruises, especially black eyes

The main effect of catnip, when taken internally, is the sedative effect it has and it is effective for calming a patient and is used with success to induce natural sleep.

It also helps to ease digestion, to treat treat colic and to promote sweating, while controlling the symptoms of diarrhea. Traditionally it is used for feverish illnesses such as colds and influenza, infections, rheumatism, allergies, as well as headaches, stress and toothaches.


It is used in a preparation to reduce swollen eyes and is useful for dandruff and various scalp disorders. Catmint is also included in ointments to treat hemorrhoids and as a rub for rheumatism and arthritis. It is used as an effective insect and rodent repellant.

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