Catnip: Plant That Gets Cats High Could Help Make Human Cancer Drugs What's good for cats could be great for their owners as well. by Sarah Sloat ...

The researchers studied various insect species to better understand how catnip and its active ingredient are working to repel a broad range of insects, while having no irritant effect on humans.

When consumed by humans, Catnip Cocktail depresses the central nervous system and produces a sense of euphoria, Fairfield Police Lt. Charles Zampino told News 12 New Jersey.

But how does it work? And why doesn't it have any effect on humans? Catnip comes from plants of the Nepeta genus. These plants are a type of mint and produce a host of volatile oils and other ...

Some research does suggest the essential oil in catnip that causes them to go wild for it does so by activating cats' opioid reward system, kind of like humans' opioid systems are activated by ...

People are getting high off a drug called Catnip Cocktail, which is advertised as a pet sedative. "This is a very dangerous product and it appears its improper use is on the rise," Fairfield ...

Though humans across the country are celebrating 4/20 by “smoking a doobie” or “dipping into the devil’s lettuce,” it’s not truly a party unless your cat gets to enjoy it, too. Catnip ...

Most cat owners know catnip as a treat for their feline friends to roll in and chew, but a new study finds that the common herb has qualities that repel mosquitoes.