MEDICINAL:
Catnip is effective alone or combined in herbal remedies for colds, flu, fevers, upset stomach, childhood illnesses, and insomnia. This herb is particularly good for children with upset stomachs, made into a very mild infusion. The same mild infusion will help colicky babies.
GROWING:
Catnip will grow in most soils, and tends to enjoy a bit of the dry spells once it is established. It grows throughout North America, and is a perennial reaching to 3 feet high. Cats do indeed love this plant, so if you want it undamaged in your garden, or want to harvest it for yourself, you may need to protect it by covering with a small-meshed wire cage.
