The big caveat here with the research on catnip thus far is that the oils were compared to commercial products when applied to human skin.

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 ...

Gardeners have used catnip as an insect repellant for many years, but does it keep all bugs away? Find out if it is effective against the Asian lady beetle.