What is Catnip Nepeta

Nepetalactone
A nepetalactone is one of the constituents of essential oil from the catnip plant. When the cats come in contact with nepetalactone then a sudden change of behavior can be seen into them. It makes the cats excited and playful. They may also start to scratch their heads and body, jump, sniff, shake their heads, etc. It is generally considered safe for the cats. A nepetalactone is considered as a very excellent repellent for mosquitoes, cockroaches, etc.

Catmint
Catmint is also known by the name Nepeta, which is a member of the mint family. It is very much convenient to grow the fresh catnips as it may be grown in the indoor gardens also. There is no need of adding any chemicals or pesticides used for the growth of catmint plant. The catmint flowers usually prosper in sunlight or in just a fraction amount of shade. The leaves of the cat mint plant are used to make tea that provides a great deal of relief to the human beings from various diseases and problems.

Catnip and kittens
A catnip plant arouses a sense of excitement among the kittens. The kittens roll over the catnip plant; rub it all over on the various parts of the body when they come into the contact with catnip plant. This strange behavior of cats lasts for a few minutes after which the kittens come in their normal state. A catnip plant is highly attractive and exciting to kittens and cats.

Catnip Nepeta
Catnip Nepeta is botanical name of plant largely known as catnip plant. Catnip Nepeta is a type of herb of small white purple-spotted flowers that attracts the cats. There are over two hundred species of Catnip Nepeta It is mostly cultivated and harvested largely in the various parts of North America. It is largely used to control some of the common found behaviors or the problems created by the cats. Besides using it on cats, it is also used for treating fever, cold, flu, etc in humans.