A catnip tea can be made by adding 1 cup (250 ml) of boiling water to 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 grams) of the herb; cover, then steep for ten to fifteen minutes. Drink 2–3 cups per day.⁶ For children with coughs, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of tincture three times per day can be used. Adults may take twice this amount.