Catnip, or catmint, gets its name from the intense attraction some cats (yes, felines) show towards this herb. Amongst humans, it is most commonly used as an herbal remedy in the form of teas, tinctures, or juice. Make a relaxing herbal infusion, or even as an herb in your egg fritters recipe, and can be used fresh or dry!

You can also use it as a natural repellent against mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, cockroaches and other critters in the home. Cool, right?! The essential oil in catnip, Nepetalactone, is 10 times more effective than DEET - unfortunately the potency of the essential oil quickly dissipates.