The plant contains a non-poisonous chemical
called Nepetalactone.
The oil within the stems and leaves of the Nepeta cataria plant contains a special chemical
called nepetalactone.
The catnip plant has an aromatic oil
called nepetalactone.
Catnip, which is a member of the mint family, contains an essential oil
called nepetalactone.
It's because the essential oil in the catnip leaves and flowers contains a substance
called nepetalactone that binds to the «smelling» receptors in your cat's nose and upper lip.
The herb contains a feline attractant
called nepetalactone and is known for its behavioral effects on cats both big and small, wild and domestic.
An oil found in the herb's leaves and stems contains a substance
called nepetalactone.
When the leaves are broken, it releases a chemical
called nepetalactone, which cats respond to.
Catnip is an herb belonging to the mint family, and it contains an attractive chemical compound
called nepetalactone.