Catnip, aka Nepeta Cataria, is widely known for its favor among felines. A short-lived perennial, this member of the Lamiaceae family, has a square stem, heart-shaped, toothed leaves, and small, pink-to-white flowers that are quite fragrant. Catnip Leaf has long been used in traditional Western folk medicine for centuries and is well regarded for its potentially gentle, calming actions. Catnip Leaves can be steeped as a tea, blended into infusions, and tinctured.