Exploring the themes of poison, passion and death.
Extracts from the dark and deadly book series, unique historical content from Alnwick Castle Library and botanical information about plants, poisons & aphrodisiacs.
Inspired by the Duchess of Northumberland.
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Nepeta faassenii (cat-mint)
The violet tubular flowers “cat-mint” usually have scented leaves when they bloom in spring. It has traditionally been used as a remedy for cold and flus. Common symptoms if ingested are stomach pains and diarrhoea. If ingested by cats, it will have the same affect as to what humans have with cannabis.
