Minor Herbs
Boswellia
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, lubrication and protection of mucous membranes, cleansing blood, stimulating appetite, reducing arthritic inflammation, analgesic, antifungal

COMMON USES

Liver disorders, bronchial asthma, ringworm, lung diseases and diarrhea. Can also be used for ulcerative colitis.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Caraway
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Expectorant, expelling intestinal gases, antispasmodic, stimulating lactation, aromatic, astringent

COMMON USES

Stimulating appetite, easing diarrhea, flatulence and colic, treating bronchitis, increasing milk production in nursing mothers.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Cat's Claw
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Antiarrhythmic, anti-inflammatory, antitumour, antispasmodic, antiarthritic, reducing fever, cleansing blood, immunostimulation, antimicrobial

COMMON USES

Abscesses, arthritis, asthma, cancer and chemotherapy side effects, contraception, fever, gastric ulcers, hemorrhages, inflammation, kidney cleansing, birth recovery, rheumatism, urinary tract infections, wounds, boosting the immune system to fight viral infection.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Celery
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Diuretic, sedation, expelling intestinal gases, antirheumatic

COMMON USES

Arthritis and rheumatism.

CAUTIONS

Celery seed should be used cautiously and in moderation in pregnant animals or those with pre-existing kidney disease.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Coriander
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Aromatic, expelling intestinal gas

COMMON USES

Flatulence, spasms due to colic pain, stimulating digestive secretions and increasing appetite

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Cranberry
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Antiseptic

COMMON USES

Preventing urinary tract infections, by preventing the bacterial organisms from adhering to the sides of the urinary tract.

CAUTIONS

Use cautiously in animals with kidney inflammation.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Devil's Claw
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Soothing pain, anti-inflammatory

COMMON USES

Reducing inflammation caused by arthritis.

CAUTIONS

Do not use in animals with diabetes.

Excessive doses may interfere with hyper- and hypotensive therapies used for cardiac disorders.

Do not use in pregnant animals.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Eyebright
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Anti-inflammatory, astringent

COMMON USES

Conjunctivitis, astringent, nasal congestion

CAUTIONS

Do not use in pregnant animals or lactating animals.

Use only organically grown sources.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Evening Primrose
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Sedation, astringent

COMMON USES

Asthmatic coughs, gastrointestinal disorders, psoriasis, high cholesterol, arthritis, neuropathy caused by diabetes

CAUTIONS

May increase risk of causing epilepsy in animals receiving drugs that may cause epilepsy.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Eucalyptus
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Antiseptic, reducing inflammation in the respiratory mucosa

COMMON USES

Flea prevention, bronchitis, asthma

CAUTIONS

Do not use eucalyptus with other homeopathic remedies.

Do not use the oil unless suitably diluted.

Do not use eucalyptus oil during pregnancy.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Fenugreek
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Antiseptic, lubricating and protecting mucous membranes, tonic, expectorant, stimulating lactation, reducing fever, laxative, nutritive, lowering blood sugar

COMMON USES

Antidiabetic and lowers cholesterol, stimulates milk production in lactating animals.

CAUTIONS

May interfere with hypoglycemic therapies.

May slow absorption of drugs.

Do not use in pregnant animals.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Gentian
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Promotes salivation, stimulates bile production, stimulates the stomach

COMMON USES

Stimulates digestive secretions in the mouth and stomach to improve digestion and increase appetite. Can also help with flatulence.

CAUTIONS

Do not use in animals with high blood pressure.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Ginger
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Expelling intestinal gas, stimulant, increases perspiration

COMMON USES

Indigestion, flatulence, colic, increasing peripheral circulation. May help motion sickness.

CAUTIONS

High doses may interfere with cardiac, antidiabetic or anticoagulant therapies.

Do not administer large doses during pregnancy or lactation.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Ginseng
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Increasing physical and mental performance, antidepressive

COMMON USES

Raises blood pressure, helps reduce exhaustion and weakness

CAUTIONS

Do not use in animals with high blood pressure.

Do not use during acute illness, hemorrhage or during coronary thrombosis.

Do not use in individuals that are highly nervous, tense or energetic.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Kelp
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Antihypothyroid, antirheumatic

COMMON USES

Obesity, goiter, arthritis, rheumatism

CAUTIONS

Prolonged ingestion may reduce iron absorption in the gut, causing reduced hemoglobin, packed cell volume and serum iron concentrations. It may also affect absorption of sodium and potassium causing diarrhea.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Lemon Balm
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Slowing thyroid function, lowering blood pressure, increasing perspiration, anti-spasmodic, antidepressive, expelling intestinal gas

COMMON USES

Blocking iodide uptake and inhibiting antibody attachment at the thyroid cells, causing decreasing thyroid output that may benefit hyperthyroidism in cats. May also help depression, anxiety, indigestion and may lower blood pressure.

CAUTIONS

Use with caution and moderation in pregnant animals.

Do not use in animals with hypothyroid conditions.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Lovage
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Diuretic, expelling intestinal gas

COMMON USES

Relieving gas pains

CAUTIONS

Do not use in animals with kidney disease.

May cause photosensitization.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Oregano
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Antispasmodic, expectorant, digestive, mild tranquilizer

COMMON USES

May help expel parasites from the digestive tract.

CAUTIONS

Use with caution in pregnant animals.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Saw Palmetto
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Diuretic, urinary antiseptic, strengthening the prostate and smooth muscle of the urinary tract

COMMON USES

Cystitis, sex hormone disorders, testicular atrophy, prostatic enlargement

CAUTIONS

May affect existing hormonal therapies.

Do not use during pregnancy and lactation.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Siberian Ginseng
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Improving resistance to stress, stimulates circulation, dilating blood vessels

COMMON USES

Helps the body adapt to stressful situations and may helps some types of depression.

CAUTIONS

Do not use in animals with hypertension.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Spirulina
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Nutritive, helps with blood cleansing, tonic

COMMON USES

High in vitamin B, beta-carotene, protein and minerals. Excellent nutritional supplement.

INSTRUCTIONS

Feed 1/4 teaspoon per pound of food fed for dogs, 1/8 teaspoon for cats.

CAUTIONS

May cause diarrhea and digestive upset if fed in excessive quantities.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Turmeric
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Helps cleanse the blood, analgesic, anticoagulant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, stimulating bile production, strengthening liver function, stimulation, wound healing

COMMON USES

Arthritis, asthma, blood clot inhibition, cancer, mucous membrane inflammation, eczema, gastritis, lowers cholesterol in the blood, jaundice, nausea, trauma, uterine tumours

CAUTIONS

May cause gastric disturbances.

Do not use in animals with bile duct blockages or gallstones.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Vervain
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Sedation, nerve tonic, antispasmodic, boost liver function

COMMON USES

Seizures, gallbladder or liver inflammation.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

White Oak Bark
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, stopping bleeding, relieving pain, diuretic, fungicide

COMMON USES

Can be used to help treat acute diarrhea.

CAUTIONS

Excessive doses should be avoided.

Do not use in pregnant or lactating animals.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Willow
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Anti-inflammatory, reducing fever, astringent, analgesic, antiseptic

COMMON USES

Reducing pain after surgery, rheumatism, arthritis, connective tissue inflammation.

CAUTIONS

Do not give to cats.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.

Witch Hazel
PRIMARY MEDICINAL USES

Astringent

COMMON USES

Dilating veins and capillaries, diarrhea, dysentery

CAUTIONS

Do not use alcohol based preparations internally.

SOURCES

Wulff-Tilford, Mary, and Gregory L. Tilford. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets. Irvine, CA: BowTie, 1999. Print.


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