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From: max@darkside.com (Max Pandaemonium)
Newsgroups: alt.drugs
Subject: Re: catnip (catmint)
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Date: 12 Apr 91 22:17:55 GMT
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> In article <9104102135.AA24633@cds709> phz@Cadence.COM (Pete Zakel) writes:
> > Catmint, or catnip, is basically a cat's drug -- it has little to no effect
> > on human beings.  From my experience, approximately half of all cats enjoy
> > having catnip (to varying degrees), and the other half just says "no".  

CATNIP -- _Nepeta catoria._  Family Labiatae (Mint family).
Material:  Leaves.
Usage:  Leaves are smoke alone or with tobacco in equal parts.  Also,
    extract is sprayed on tobacco or other smoking material.
Active Constituents:  Metatabilacetone, nepatalactone, nepetalic acid.
Effects:  Mild marijuana-like euphoria, more intense and longer-lasting
    with tobacco.
Contraindications:  No harmful effects known.  Tobacco is harmful and
    addicting.
Supplier:  Magic Garden Herb Co. or pet stores.  Extract in aerosol from
    pet stores.  Viable seeds [available].
 
                                                        _Legal Highs_
                                                        Adam Gottlieb
                                                        p. 10

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