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	CATNIP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Catnip, Nepeta cataria L., a perennial herb native to Eurasia and widely naturalized in North America, is well known as an attractant and behavior modifying drug for both domestic and wild members of the cat family.
		The reported life zone of catnip is 7 to 19 degrees centigrade with an annual precipitation of 0.4 to 1.3 meters and a soil pH of 4.9 to 7.5 (4.1-31).
		Catnip has been used for ornamental and culinary purposes and as a domestic folk-medicine remedy.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/med-aro/factsheets/CATNIP.html (411 words)

	Catnip
		Catnip, a member of the mint family, is a harmless "high" for felines.
		Catnip is harvested when this essential oil production reaches its peak, and leaves and fragrant flowers are carefully air-dried to preserve essential oils at their best.
		Catnip, Nepeta cataria, is a mint family member said to be an import that went wild and now flourishes everywhere.
	www.holoweb.com /cannon/catnip.htm (433 words)

	Catnip
		Catnip is an invaluable remedy for respiratory infections - taken as a hot tea it increases perspiration and effectively brings down fevers, and acts as a decongestant.
		Catnip should be taken frequently at the first signs of colds or flu, and is also helpful in bronchitis and asthma, as well as eruptive infections such as chicken-pox and measles.
		Catnip is settling to the stomach, sedative, and, since it powerfully stimulates sweating, fever reducing.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_catnip.htm (1765 words)

	Catnip
		There is an unmistakable similarity between the catnip response and the rolling and squirming of female cats during courtship and just after copulation, leading some investigators to conclude that catnip activates a neural system in the brain related to female sexual behavior.
		Another school of thought is that catnip produces a form of pleasurable behavior unrelated to sexuality, and that the rolling and rubbing is simply a manifestation of a pleasure response.
		Catnip is safe and not addictive, however, because of the altered mental state that it induces in most cats, customers should be warned that they should avoid letting their cat drive the car or operate heavy machinery while under the influence.
	www.manhattancats.com /Articles/Catnip.html (604 words)

	Felidae World - Catnip and Grasses for Cats
		Catnip was cultivated for cats in Greece and Rome and in 1265 became common in English gardens and kitchens.
		Catnip was first written about in 1597 as an herb that relieved headaches, stomach aches, cramps, and stress and it was also used as a sleeping aid.
		Catnip is a good source of Vitamins A and C. Studies conducted in the late 1970's concluded that catnip is a potent sleep-inducer for humans.
	felidaeworld.com /grassnip.html (1224 words)

	Encyclopedia: Catnip
		Catnip is mainly known for the effects it has on felines.
		Catnip can cause incredible reactions when given to cats, however, not all cats are affected by catnip because the ability to detect it is inherited.
		Catnip contains a chemical known as nepetalactone that is thought to trigger responses in the catâs brain.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Catnip (660 words)

	CATNIP: Catnip Toys for Cats; Catnip the Herb; Catnip Safety Questions; History, Medicinal and Cooking Properties; and ...
		Catnip came to the U.S. along with the pioneers, as a vital element of their kitchen gardens, useful as a medicinal tea to alleviate coughing, cold symptoms, upset stomach and to aid sleep.
		Catnip the herb is also employed as a remedy in the treatment of tension and anxiety, and is mentioned as being a useful calmative for hyperactive children.
		Catnip is now mostly recognized for its use as a feline "aphrodisiac", although it is estimated that about 15-20% of cats do not have a response to catnip.
	www.hdw-inc.com /catnip.htm (1082 words)

	catnip plant, nepeta cataria, mint herb, nepetalactone, Alaskan grown catnip, catnip pillow toys, herbe aux chats, ...
		Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a plant in the mint family, it is easy to grow from seed.
		Catnip was first written about in an herbal book by John Gerald, in 1597, as a plant that relieved cold pains in the head, pains in the stomach, and a sleeping aid when brewed as a tea.
		Catnip should be planted safe from cats in the neighborhood or they will find it, and might destroy it before it can mature.
	www.alaskancloudbuster.com /catnip.html (517 words)

	ISU News: Catnip Drives Cats Wild, But Drives Mosquitoes Away
		In the laboratory, repellency is measured on a scale from 100 percent (all mosquitoes repelled) to -100 percent (all mosquitoes attracted).
		In the ISU tests, catnip ratings ranged from 49 to 59 percent at high doses, and 39 to 53 percent at low doses.
		Catnip is a perennial herb in the mint family and grows wild in most parts of the United States.
	www.ag.iastate.edu /aginfo/news/2001releases/catnip.html (505 words)

	Bulk Herb Store - Catnip leaf and Tops- cut
		Catnip's usefulness in an enema has been explained, with the powers of garlic (fights infection, eliminates mucus, kills bacteria, viruses and parasites, and improves peristaltic action) the two are a powerful enema combination.
		Catnip is an ideal remedy for the treatment of diarrhea in children.
		Catnip is a sedative in humans and has traditionally been used to treat insomnia, indigestion, nervousness, amenorrhea, flatulence, coughs, colds and fevers.
	www.bulkherbstore.com /CLC (733 words)

	Twig Walkingstick - Why do some cats go crazy over catnip? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Catnip is another word for catmint, an herb related to all the other kinds of mint plants around.
		Catnip can make kitty roll on her back, be extra playful, purr more and beg to be petted -- all actions a girl cat uses to catch a boy cat's eye.
		While fresh catnip or kitty toys stuffed with catnip drive some cats nuts, other cats don't seem to be interested in the special treat at all.
	www.ag.ohio-state.edu /~twig/plants/html/061198.html (236 words)

	C&EN: WHAT'S THAT STUFF? CATNIP
		Even the most fickle feline cannot resist the lure of catnip, or Nepeta cataria, which is sold in pet stores as the raw herb or essential oil, often in combination with cat toys.
		Nepetalactone is one of several related compounds known to initiate the classic catnip response sequence: sniffing, licking, and chewing, followed by head shaking, body and head rubbing, and then repeated head-over-heels rolling.
		Catnip is a member of the mint family of plants.
	pubs.acs.org /cen/whatstuff/83/8331catnip.html (927 words)

	AllRefer.com - catnip, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia
		catnip or catmint, strong-scented perennial herb (Nepeta cataria) of the family Labiatae (mint family), native to Europe and Asia but naturalized in the United States.
		Catnip is best known for its stimulating effect on cats.
		Catnip is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Lamiales, family Labiatae.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/catnip.html (159 words)

	Catnip (Cat Nip)
		The primary active compound is catnip, nepetalactone, is chemically similar to hallucinogens.
		Some cats are eager when catnip is offered and seem to revel in its effects, while other cats appear to avoid it, despite prior displays of catnip sensitivity.
		Catnip may be grown in indoor gardens, providing a fresh supply and to distract cats from chewing ornamental houseplants.
	www.citycats.biz /catnip.htm (295 words)

	Catnip - Everything You Need to Know About Catnip!
		The response to catnip appears to be inherited as an autosomal gene.
		Catnip is usually fairly easy to grow, you should be able to purchase the plant from your local garden centre.
		K’Eogh, in his “Irish Herbal” (1735) wrote of catnip, “It provokes urination and menstruation: it expels the stillborn child; it opens obstructions of the lungs and the womb, and is good for internal bruises and shortness of breath.
	www.cat-world.com.au /Catnip.htm (1034 words)

	catnip
		Catnip is a perennial herb found growing wild throughout North America and Europe where it is thought to have originated.
		Catnip has a long history of use in alternative medicine, being employed especially in treating disorders of the digestive system and, as it stimulates sweating, it is useful in reducing fevers.
		Mild catnip tea is used to relieve colic in babies, restlessness and nervousness, and is very useful as a mild nervine for children.
	altnature.com /gallery/catnip.htm (734 words)

	Catnip \| Plants
		Catnip, renowned for the euphoria it causes in cats, also has a few human uses, both culinary and medicinal.
		Catnip is easily grown from seed in spring and summer.
		Catnip tea made from the leaves and flowers may be taken for coughs, colds, catarrh, and a bedtime calmative.
	www.gardenguides.com /plants/info/herbs/catnip.asp (220 words)

	Catnip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Native to Europe and Asia, catnip is now naturalized in North America, growing in dry roadside places and in mountainous regions up to altitudes of 5,000 feet.
		Catnip is markedly antiflatulent and settling to the stomach, often used in cases of colic.
		Catnip is sometimes mixed with boneset, elder, yarrow, or cayenne as a treatment for colds.
	www.innvista.com /health/herbs/catnip.htm (549 words)

	Nepeta cataria, Catnip - GW Plant Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Catnip has a well earned reputation for sending cats into states of kittenish friskiness and euphoria.
		Rural residents of the Ozark have used mashed fresh catnip leaves as a crude poultice to relieve the pain of aching teeth and gums almost instantly.
		A strong, cooled catnip tea can be effectively used as a eyewash to relieve inflammation and swelling due to certain airborne allergies, flu and cold and excess alcoholic consumption.
	www.boldweb.com /greenweb/HR123.htm (388 words)

	PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Catnip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.
		Catnip is widely available in toys for cats, and it stimulates excitement and play - but what is it ?
		Catnip (Nepeta cataria) contains a substance called cis-transnepetalactone which when inhaled or eaten is thought to be hallucinogenic through the stimulation of centres in the brain.
	www.provet.co.uk /petfacts/healthtips/catnip.htm (123 words)

	Honeybee plants - Catnip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Catnip is in the same family as mint and is easily mistaken for it.
		Another very similar plant is wild oregano, which has pink flowers instead of white ones.
		Catnip flowers secrete only small amounts of relatively dilute nectar, but the bees seem to like them just the same.
	www.blessedbee.ca /encyclopedia/honeybee_plants/catnip.php (175 words)

	A catnip toy will do miracles !
		Catnip is a natural wild plant that grows in the high deserts of North America, Northern Africa, the Mediterranean, and has been naturalized in Canada.
		On most cats, a catnip toy acts as an aphrodisiac but for a minor proportion of the cat population, it has no appeal.
		In parts of the world where catnip does not grow freely as a wild herb, such as Southern Asia, cats will be indifferent.
	www.kitten-cat-magazine.com /catnip-toy.html (502 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The working group is chartered to review the CATNIP protocol, evaluate issues arising during product development and deployment planning, and to document problems and explanations for any parts of the coexistance with IPv4 not covered directly in the CATNIP-IPv4 interoperation design.
		CATNIP includes definitions covering the same ground as the TUBA project, and within the charter of the TUBA Working Group.
		The group will also continue to be the forum for development of the RAP protocol and the TCP extensions while in experimental status; this work will need to be moved to the Transport and Routing Area(s) if it is to be advanced; this work is outside the charter of the IPng Area.
	www.ietf.org /html.charters/OLD/catnip-charter.html (241 words)

	Catnip
		Catnip has been employed for a variety of ailments over the years.
		Culpepper recommended catnip prepared as a poultice or ointment to treat wounds and bruises and infused with honey to quiet coughs.
		Catnip possesses antispasmodic, diuretic, sedative and antipyretic properties.
	herbalmusings.com /catnip.htm (203 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Catnip
		Catnip is harvested in the summer and fall, and dried for medicinal use.
		Catnip has carminative properties, which means that it is helpful in preventing gas and related nausea, colic, and diarrhea.
		Catnip can be used as a sedative to relieve stress, ease anxiety, relieve the symptoms of migraines and tension headaches, and promote general relaxation.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0002/ai_2603000255 (940 words)

	ISU News: Catnip Captures Attention as a Mosquito Repellent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The researchers also are conducting tests to compare the repellency of catnip oil to DEET (diethyl-meta-toluamide), the compound used in many commercial repellents.
		Catnip is primarily known for its stimulating effect on cats, although some people use the leaves in tea, as a meat tenderizer and as a folk treatment for fevers, colds, cramps and migraines.
		The catnip plant is a perennial herb in the mint family and grows wild in most parts of the United States.
	www.ag.iastate.edu /aginfo/news/catnip.html (363 words)

	INFO CATNIP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Nepetalactone, which gives catnip its odor, was found to be 10 times more effective than the popular insect repellent diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET).
		In experiments at their Ames, Iowa, laboratory, the scientists found a greater percentage of mosquitoes were repelled by the catnip extract than by DEET.
		An herbal plant in the mint family that is grown commercially as well as in the wild, catnip's stimulating effect on cats is unexplained.
	www.essentialoil.com /infocat.html (238 words)

	Kitty Grass, Organic Catnip (Cat Nip), Cat Grass Seeds
		The catnip and seeds are all organic and are free of pesticides so you can be assured that there is nothing that would harm kitty.
		"Catnip" is the common name for a perennial herb of the mint family.
		Catnip is a natural “mood enhancer” for cats.
	www.citycats.biz (507 words)

	Amazon.com: Catnip [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION]: Magazine Subscriptions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		'Catnip', the official publication of the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, one of the world's most prestigious veterinary schools, is a must have for any cat owner.
		Catnip magazine is a good newsletter-type magazine for the general cat-owner.
		But Catnip is my preference [there is considerable overlap of content with the two magazines] for its panel of cats who test a variety of cat products.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000066HUS?v=glance (982 words)

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		Catnip is a hardy perennial plant that grows 3 to 4 feet tall.
		Catnip is a hardy plant that will grow in sun or shade.
		Catnip leaves are used for tea and seasoning and also are attractive to cats.
	www.wvu.edu /~agexten/hortcult/herbs/ne208hrb.htm (5224 words)

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