*Pssst! Theo! I know where to get the good shit...!*

I have one. Bag of 'nip.

I have two nips.

But are they in a bag?

they can be.

xD hahaha

Lol Oh my god theo is sooo adorably awesome 😊

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Well, he's not wrong...

I don't have a problem, You have a problem!

Oddly enough, not all cats are susceptible to the influence of catnip (Nepeta cataria). About one third of domestic cats are unaffected. Many large cat, lion, tigers and so on, are also affected by the herb. It is noted to have a calming affect on humans, and the oil repels mosquitos as well as DEET with out being toxic.

Once a cat enters the 'stupor' stage, they no longer have any desire for any more catnip.

Another interesting cat fact is that cats like to nibble on 'cat grass', is usually rye, oats or barely. It is thought to help with hairballs, and in wild cats, the inedible parts of prey. It is thought that in the past, and among large cats, these was gotten by eating the stomach of there prey.

It is the smell, not the ingestion, of catnip that produced the symptoms.

I read somewhere that catnip has a narcotic effect on many cats, including so-called large cats (I prefer to call them great cats vs, lesser cats.). I also read that, when brewed in a tea, catnip has a positive effect on the digestion of humans.

While it does have a similar effect to narcotics in cats, it’s not addicting (for cats, at least). Some great cats do respond to catnip. Others don’t. The reaction to catnip is a trait that is genetically linked.
The use of catnip tea for humans to aid digestion, aid in sleep and relaxing agent is a traditional belief, but I know of no scientific studies (ie; double blind tests) that prove this. Chamomile tea is also said to aid in sleep and calm the stomach. A lot of herbal cures are well supported by anecdotal evidence, but are not considered ‘medicine’ by the American medical establishment. Other parts of the world, like Asia, accept them as just another alternative. It’s an interesting split. IMHO, more clinical trials need to be conducted on tradition medicine. The use of the herb Foxglove led to the creation of digitalis, a very good drug for some heart ailments. However, Foxglove is very variable in the active chemical, and too much can kill a patient. Is there any one out there who knows of rigid clinical trials of herbal remedies? I’d love to hear about them.

One of the problems of the way American medicine works is that most of the medical research is funded directly or indirectly by drug companies. Most herbal cures can’t be marketed, since they are already in common use. In fact, the drug companies themselves are responsible for the study of the safety and effectiveness of their own drugs. This has led to some incredible horrible consequences. Thalidomide was a drug created to counteract morning sickness in pregnant women, but it was never tested on pregnant women before it was released. At one point it could be bought over the counter. The drug company covered up the extreme birth defects it caused so doctors would continue to prescribe it. It resulted in well over 10,000 babies with extreme birth defects being born, many who didn’t live very long. The rest needed lifelong care. It also raises the chance of having blood clots, strokes and liver damage. It is still marketed today. While the drug does have it uses, the fact that the drug companies have been able to continue to market the drug is a lesson to drug companies: even if you know a drug is harmful, if your studies are structured to show it is safe and it will be profitable, go ahead and bring it to market.

Yeah. Those are good reasons that I don't trust a lot of meds. The funny thing is that it's drug companies and the FDA which decide which "home remedies" are acceptable and safe. I realize that many home remedies aren't quite what they're portrayed to be (Usually by companies that are trying to sell a product. Sound familiar?) I remember when I told my doctor that I take Saw Palmetto. He told me to stop because it didn't work. I told him that I'd been taking it for over 15 years and it worked for me. Later, I saw an ad on TV for a drug that did the same thing and they compared it to, believe it or not, Saw Palmetto. Anyway, the way I look at it is this. If you want to use an herbal remedy, find one that claims to do what you want to correct. Try the herbal and, if it works, well and good, and if it doesn't, stop using it. That's what I do.

Question, whats going on with the eye on the last panel? Is he trippin on catnip?

no, he's curious so his eyes are large

Theres a little half circle next to his right eye :P Good to know.

on the last panel? I don't see it