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

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!

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