Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that's part of the mint family; while it can be ornamental, it's primarily grown ...

Catnip, otherwise known as Nepeta cataria, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Its aromatic grey-green leaves emit a subtle scent that stimulates responses in cats, and in ...

Peppermint has a minty aroma that helps in keeping the mosquitos away. You can also keep its leaves crushed in a pot for a ...

A study found that heat reduces the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronella and catnip oil by desensitizing TRPA1, a receptor mosquitoes use to detect irritants. At temperatures ...

In his upcoming book, Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves, Emory University biologist Jaap de Roode takes the reader through a breezy and fun exploration into the ...

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that's part of the mint family; while it can be ornamental, it's primarily grown for cats to enjoy. Fortunately, you can grow this plant indoors and ...