Learn More › A perennial herb sometimes used in medicinal teas, catnip plant is most well known for the intoxicating effect ...

The herb that drives cats crazy is catnip (Nepeta cataria), which has white flowers with faint purple spots. Its cousin, ...

And what exactly is happening in their minds when they get a whiff of the herb? This week, Science with Sam explains why cats love catnip. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox!