PET CARE
Various Herbs used by Holistic Care Veterinarians
Homeopathic and alternative treatments are becoming more common in human healthcare.
Looking for a holistic veterinarian? Check out the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association to find one near you.
It is recommended that pet parents leave the treatment of illnesses or accidents to highly trained veterinarians. However, it can be beneficial to be informed about holistic treatments. Here is a list of herbs and what holistic veterinarians commonly use them for:
- Aloe: Minor burns, skin irritation, stomach disorders
- Borage: Fever, inflammation, respiratory infections, stress
- Bupleurum: Fever, irritability
- Chamomile: Anxiety, flatulence, indigestion, inflammation, healing of wounds
- Comfrey: Bruises, burns, ulcers, healing external wounds
- Echinacea: Viral and bacterial illness, eczema, skin issues or problems
- Fennel: Colic, flatulence, indigestion, coughs
- Ginger: Motion sickness, dizziness, digestion
- Goldenseal: Digestion, inflammation, infection
- Hawthorn: Insomnia, heart trouble, nervousness
- Lavender: Nervous exhaustion, insomnia, rheumatic pain
- Marigold: Bruises, burns, healing wounds, skin inflammation, conjunctivitis (pink eye), fungal infections, adenoid issues
- Milk Thistle: Liver disorders, psoriasis
- Mullen: Diarrhea, hemorrhoids, bronchitis, coughs
- Nettle: Constipation, allergies
- Peppermint: Indigestion, nausea
- Red Raspberry: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
- Rosemary: Headaches, muscular pain, neuralgia (nerve pain), general debility, digestive problems
- Tangerine Peel: Promotes digestion
- White Willow: Fever, inflammation
- Yarrow: Wounds, high blood pressure
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