Catnip - Wikipedia
Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, catwort, and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, parts of Mongolia, and parts of China.
What actually is catnip and is it safe for my cat? - The Conversation
2021年5月21日 · Nepeta cataria, or more commonly known as catnip is a plant native to parts of Europe and Asia that is well known for its cat-attracting (and craze-inducing) properties among domestic cats and...
What Is Catnip and What Does It Do for Cats? | PetMD
2024年3月12日 · What is catnip? Dr. Heather Hoffmann discusses why cats like catnip, how catnip works, and how to give it to your cats.
What does catnip do to cats? Here's what catnip is and how it …
2022年7月5日 · Catnip contains nepetalactone, an essential oil found in the catnip plant. Here's how it affects your cat and why it makes them feel so good.
What Is Catnip? - Martha Stewart
2024年1月19日 · Catnip—also known by its scientific name Nepeta cataria—is a member of the mint family. "The active compound in catnip, nepetalactone, triggers a response in some cats, inducing behaviors like rolling, rubbing, purring, and heightened playfulness," says Colleen Lambo, DVM, veterinarian with The Vets.
Catnip and Cats: Effects of Catnip, Catnip Spray, Toys, and More - WebMD
2023年5月28日 · Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm -- it doesn't matter what you call it. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can't seem to get enough of this fragrant herb.
How to Grow Catnip Plants - The Spruce
2022年8月18日 · Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in much of North America and is very easy to grow. It has a clump-forming growth habit with square stems and triangular to oval, gray-green leaves with toothed edges that stretch around 3 inches long.
How Does Catnip Work Its Magic on Cats? - Scientific American
2007年5月29日 · So, how does catnip work? Nepetalactone, one of catnip's volatile oils, enters the cat's nasal tissue, where it is believed to bind to protein receptors that stimulate sensory neurons.
What is Catnip and Why Do Cats Like It? | Purina US
2024年9月26日 · Catnip (or as it’s officially known Nepeta cataria) is an herb from the mint family. Originally common in a few areas of Asia and Europe, it has managed to spread to most corners of the world. You might have noticed it growing next to country roads or even as a drought-resistant addition in people’s gardens. What Does Catnip Do to Cats?
Catnip | Medicinal Uses, Aromatic Properties, Relaxing Effects
2024年10月26日 · catnip, (Nepeta cataria), herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae), noted for its aromatic leaves, which are particularly exciting to cats. Catnip is commonly grown by cat owners for their pets, and the dried leaves are often used as a stuffing for cat playthings.