Are Anisomeles Indica and Nepeta Cataria in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Anisomeles Indica for Nepeta Cataria?

They share the Lamiaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Anisomeles Indica vs Nepeta Cataria

Anisomeles indica · Nepeta cataria

Anisomeles Indica

Anisomeles indica

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Anisomeles
Primary use: medicinal

Anisomeles indica, or catmint, is a species of herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia and naturalized on some Pacific islands. It belongs to Lamiaceae family. In Bangla it's called Gobura/Opang, in Hindi - Kala bhangra/Gobara. Other names - Malabar catmint, Chedayan, Gopali, Tho…

Nepeta Cataria

Nepeta cataria

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Nepeta
Primary use: medicinal

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the mint family, native to southern and eastern Europe, northern parts of the Middle East, and Central Asia. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. The …

At a glance

· Both in Lamiaceae, but different genera (Anisomeles vs Nepeta).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Anisomeles Indica: T; Nepeta Cataria: T.