A woman planting herbs in a garden - O2o Creative/Getty Images Beloved by felines and surprisingly useful to humans, catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a fast-growing herb that is easy to propagate from ...

There is an ancient Asian legend that animals helped humans to discover the medicinal value of plants. This seems likely to me since dogs naturally practice a form of herbal therapy when they eat ...

When cats chew and rub against the leaves, the plant releases a compound that repels insects like mosquitoes Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a ...

Catnip turns fearsome felines into drooling balls of fluff. But how? This week, Science with Sam explains why cats love catnip If your cat turns from an elegant hunter into a drooling ball of fluff at ...

Peppermint, thyme, fennel, chamomile, and catnip are five of the best herbs for indigestion. Here's why and how to grow them yourself. Whether it’s a celebratory meal or stress-induced, it can be easy ...

New research may have people heading to their backyard instead of the store at the outset of this year's mosquito season. New collaborative research from Northwestern University and Lund University ...

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A video of a catnip-obsessed feline slapping his sister in the face has the internet in hysterics. In the clip shared to TikTok by @winstonandspooky, tabby cat Winston can be seen enjoying catnip tea ...