Pip loves my new tea bags!

[angieh]

I have just bought some herbal tea bags to see if they will help me get a better night's sleep. I did not see this as I was out when the delivery arrived but OH says that Pip went crazy for the box of tea bags

Can anyone think why - here are the ingredients:-
oat flower
licorice root
chamomile flower
lavender flower
limeflower
valerian root
tulsi leaf

I will try it tonight and see (a) if he reacts to it again and (b) whether it helps me!

[PoshPuss]

Angie, the ingredients are very aromatic so probably Pip was intrigued by the smells. Licorice is good for calming acidic stomachs and valerian is sleep-inducing, camomile is calming too. Don't know what effect the leaves would have if ingested though so best keep it out of reach of curious paws

Good luck with the infusion and hope it helps with the sleep.

[angieh]

Thanks PP - yes, I can smell them too and they are individually wrapped inside the box! They do smell very peaceful ........... if that makes sense.

[dandysmom]

Angie, I suspect it;s the valerian. Many cats have the exact reaction to it as catnip. I tried some for Leia, but she is a non-reactor to it also.

Hope it helps you sleep better.

[angieh]

Thanks Eileen! I did wonder whether it was valerian. I'll let you know how I sleep tomorrow ........

[cats' staff]

Ah, Pukka Night Time? I recognise the list. They taste a lot better than pure camomile and I always take one with me when I'm working away as I don't sleep properly in hotel rooms (off again tomorrow!) they do help me. None of our lot have been interested but yes they are pungent!