The appearance of catnip: the stem is strong, the base is lignified, multi-branched, 40-150 cm high, the base is nearly quadrangular, the upper part is blunt quadrangular, with shallow grooves, and covered with white pubescent hairs. The petiole is thin and thin, 0.6-3.2 cm long; the leaves are ovate to triangular and heart-shaped, 2.5-7 cm long, pubescent on both sides, and white-green below.

The effects of catnip on cats:

1. Catnip contains an ingredient called nepetalactone. Nepetalactone can cause nervous excitement in cats and cause hallucinations in cats.

2. Nepetalactone has a similar chemical structure to the substance secreted in the urine of estrous female cats. Male cats are more likely to be attracted to catnip than female cats.

3. Cats are very clean animals. They often lick their fur to keep it clean, and they also inhale some hair. Feeding some catnip in an appropriate amount can induce vomiting and help the cat vomit out hair.

4. Catnip can help cats calm down and relieve anxiety.

5. Catnip can increase the cat’s appetite.