Organisms

Nepeta

A genus of the LAMIACEAE family. It is known for its mild calming effect and for the way cats are attracted to the aroma.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A genus of the LAMIACEAE family. It is known for its mild calming effect and for the way cats are attracted to the aroma.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Catnip
  • Catnips
  • Nepetas
  • Nepeta cataria
  • Nepeta catarias
  • cataria, Nepeta

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002; use LAMIACEAE 1998-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Phytotherapy (1969-2001)
  • Plants (1969-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.583w.520w.538w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nepeta. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027521. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027521
  2. Nepeta. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepeta
  3. Nepeta. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q303820