HERB - Valarian & cats, was Sleep aids

[Katherine Blackthorne]

Most of my sources that talk about valarian mention that humans find the
smell offensive, but cats find it pleasing.  None of my cats have reacted
as strongly as yours, but most (of 3 -- the old tom wasn't interested, but
then *most* smells didn't interest him.  Except, of course, for Tuna) found
the scent intriguing.

--Katherine Blackthorne

>By the way, when I make valerian tea, my cat tries to
>climb into the teacup. She comes from clear across a
>room, sniffing until she locates it, then starts
>rubbing the side of her face and head on the top of
>the cup, while I'm trying to fend her off with the
>other hand. Last time, I poured a little of the tea
>into a saucer and just let her have at it. I'd never
>seen a cat get voluntarily wet before. I had heard
>that the cats would try to dig up the roots if you
>grow Valerian in the garden. My cat seems to get the
>same pleasure she gets from catnip. Is that usual?
>Will it harm her?
>Edwinna
>
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