Valerian Valerian - also known as allheal, a plant whose scent is attractive to cats Tortie ...
Valerian: A plant of the genus Valeriana, especially V. officinalis, native to Eurasia and widely cultivated for its small, fragrant, white to pink or lavender flowers and for use in medicine. The scent is attractive to cats.
Valerian root is an herb with effects very similar to catnip and generally makes cats a bit nuts. It is however not as readily available as catnip and perhaps a bit more potent than catnip.
Herbal therapies. Valerian is sometimes used to calm cats Homeopathic. Best known is probably Rescue Remedy flower essence.
See also: Behavior, Neuter, Catnip, Pheromones, Longhairs
 
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