Study on plant that turns cats on

Star: KANGAR: A herbal plant, which stimulates cats to moan and groan after smelling or eating it, is now being researched for its “oomph” power for men.
Researchers are now trying to determine if the Kucing Galak plant is safe for consumption.
The plant, which grows well anywhere, may be an alternative to Tongkat Ali and ginseng.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said research had begun in a mini bio-technology centre in Sungai Batu Pahat near here under a RM2mil grant from the Federal Government.
“Initial research shows that each time a cat smells or eats the plant, its sex drive increases. We want to research the medicinal value of the plant with a view of introducing it for consumption,” he said.
“We are curious why the plant causes the cats to moan and groan,” he told a press conference after the swearing-in of 15 Kangar municipal councillors yesterday.
Shahidan said initial research showed that the herbal plant was suitable for those suffering from erectile dysfunction or low sex drive.
Therefore, he hoped that the plant could be a better alternative for such purposes.
“Currently, the plant has only been tested on cats. We need to see the reaction on people,” he said, adding that researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia would be assisting.
Shahidan said the state government would also be allocating RM2mil for research on cultivating fruits such as dragon fruits and grape.