Food and Drink

This unique plant is more soothing than mint and can replace lemon. Everything you need to know about catnip

Catnip isn’t just a cat toy staple—it’s a lemony, mint-family herb you can grow in a pot, steep into tea, and even use as a surprisingly practical insect repellent. Here’s what it actually does (and what it doesn’t), plus easy ways to use it at home.