Catnip
DiscoveriesWhy do cats lick and chew catnip and act so crazy afterwards?
Damaged catnip emitted 20-fold more total iridoids compared to intact leaves. In contrast, silver vine leaf damage did not alter iridoids.
Joseph Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/04/95ac29_fa0235eaadac4798a169d044492926d3mv2.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Damaged catnip emitted 20-fold more total iridoids compared to intact leaves. In contrast, silver vine leaf damage did not alter iridoids.
Joseph Shavit