Catnip Herb

Ameen Foods Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a fragrant herb best known for its natural ability to stimulate and delight cats. Containing the compound nepetalactone, it produces an irresistible effect on most felines — encouraging playfulness, curiosity, and relaxation. Simply sprinkle a small amount on toys, scratching posts, or bedding to give your cat an enriching, mood-lifting experience.

Beyond its famous feline appeal, catnip also serves as a mild culinary and herbal ingredient. Its minty, slightly citrus flavor makes it suitable for herbal teas, salads, and infused oils, while in traditional herbal practices, it's valued for its distinctive minty character.

Whether used as a treat for your cat or as a flavorful tea for yourself, Ameen Foods Catnip offers the purity and quality this unique herb deserves.

How to use it

For cats, sprinkle a pinch of the dried herb on a scratching post or a mat, or stuff a teaspoon into a fabric toy. For a cup, steep a heaped teaspoon in freshly boiled water for five minutes, covered, then strain, for a mild minty, lemony infusion. Keep it in a sealed jar so it stays potent, and out of reach of the cat. Technique tip: crush the dried leaf between your palms just before you offer it, since the aroma that interests cats fades quickly once the leaf has been disturbed and left out.

Botanical name: Nepeta cataria
Also known as: Catmint, Catnip Herb, Catwort, Herbe aux Chats, Menta de Gato, Katzenminze