Herbs

Cold Weather Herbal Recipe

Written by Dr. Christine King

Australian veterinarian Dr. Christine King has developed a book of herbal blend recipes designed for horses and other grazing animals. Some of the blends were formulated primarily for nutritional purposes, others primarily medicinal, but all are safe, palatable, easy to use, and road-tested.

Olive Leaf Extract

Written by Jubilee Animal Health

Although olives and olive oil are used as foods, olive leaf is primarily used medicinally or as a tea. Olive leaf and its extracts are used in the complementary and alternative medicine community for the presumed ability to act as a natural pathogen killer by inhibiting the replication process of many pathogens.

Herbs for Cardiovascular Health

Written by Hilary Self, BSc, MNIMH

Western Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (Yang tonics) and Native American Herbal medicine all use herbs that have a heating, stimulatory or warming action. These include the hot spices and pungent remedies, as well as the gentler warming herbs to support and treat the effects of cold and damp on the chest and respiratory systems. Stimulatory and warming herbs can be used both internally and topically.

Herbs for a Strong Immune System

Written by Georgette Topakas

Having purchased large quantities of herbs for the past four years, I’ve seen a huge range in quality. The companies I recommend are consistently representing high quality herbs at reasonable prices. I’ve found that when bargain hunting for herbs, you truly get what you pay for – stems, dirt, pebbles, and a moldy smell.

Curing Sweet Itch from the Inside Out

Written by Georgette Topakas

CASE: Cinder, 16-year-old rescue pony

CONDITION: Hair loss and crusty sores from chin to udder

In an effort to relieve her itching, Cinder nearly rubbed off her mane. Sores and bare spots on her skin were evident.