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1. Plant remedies in alphabetical order: latin names

latin plantname NL plantname year student animal parts plant dose preparation latin plantname ATCvet indicatie NL indication results source region (prov) remarks
Acorus calamus Kalmoes 2004 Janssen A. cows root add to the food a couple of times a day powder, dry the root and grind it to a powder Acorus calamus QA tympanie (trommelzucht) hoove good mr. and mrs. B., farmers NB First the gas was let out through a hose then the powder was administered for a few days as a follow-up treatment
Acorus calamus Kalmoes 2000 Langenkamp B. cows root some grounded root (fresh or dry) in food see dose Acorus calamus QA diarree scour good biological dairy-cattle farm DR Nowadays used in veterinary product: 'Fyto stop poeder', and often used by humans as well
Allium cepa Ui 2001 Oirschot v. E. sheep bulb just mix some with the food raw Allium cepa QP wormen worms sheep refused to eat it biological sheep farm NB Cave, large amounts of raw onions can be poisenous to animals; this remedy worked for other farmers but not here
Allium cepa Ui 2001 Friedenberg A. rabbits bulb twice a day a handful raw Allium cepa QR slijm in de neus nasal mucus good petting zoo, Maarssen UT One handfull mixed with mint
Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Vermeulen L. B: chickens clove as much as they eat in half an hour grated garlic mixed with the normal food Allium sativum QP wormen worms good biological farm "de Doornhof" ZH The chickens were free of worms after 5 days
Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Huijben K. horses dried cloves slices fed at will dried and sliced Allium sativum QR hoest/ verkoudheid cough/cold inconclusive mrs. F., stable and horse owner ZH The horses are not cured especially allergy does not diminish. Nevertheless still in use.
Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Rensen E. horses clove 15 grams a day powder (ready-made) from horse drug store Allium sativum QP insecten werend insect repellant inconclusive mr. M. T., horse owner NB Horse owner is unsure of the effectiveness of the garlic, he has only used it for a few months
Allium sativum Knoflook 2003 Stormink E. horses fresh clove 2 cloves a day to start off with, in the summer 4 fresh Allium sativum QV/QP verbetering algemene conditie, insect wering improves general health, insect repellant good mrs. S., horse owner, from her father GE Seems to have a beneficial effect on summer moulting and slight coughs.
Allium sativum Knoflook 2001 Friedenberg A. horses clove external: apply to skin used a fresh clove Allium sativum QP insecten werend insecticide insufficient petting zoo,  Maarssen UT External application covering entire animal
Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Eekels M. horses clove 1 clove a day fresh Allium sativum QB/QP bloed zuiverend en insect werend insect repellant and cleanses the blood good mr. H., racing-stable owner ZL The horses seem to enjoy eating the garlic
Allium sativum Knoflook 2001 Eynden K. van der horses clove powder in recommended dosage (30 g/day) bought from horse drug store Allium sativum QD/QV/QP mooiere vacht, algehele versterking, anti-insecten improves coat and general health, insect repellant good owner of horse; advertising in horse drug store BE Use before the summer (May)
Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Vlaardingerbroek K. horses clove 20 grams a day, orally powder Allium sativum QP insect werend insect repellant good horse owner ZL The horse is given the garlic powder from early spring 'till autumn when there are no more insects
Allium sativum Knoflook 2000 Evers E. horses clove some garlic powder or 1 drop of garlic-oil powder or oil Allium sativum QD/QP eczeem, last van insecten insect repellant, eczema good for all but 1 horse home for horses UT Used in summer only. Up to 5 fresh cloves can be given daily, but most horses prefer the powder (50 grams max.) or oil
Allium sativum Knoflook 1998 Vintges L. horses clove not specified mix with normal food Allium sativum QD/QP droge huid, insectwerend skin irritation (dryness), insect repellant good mrs. Z., owner of horses and stable NH Cave, overdose can cause digestive problems or anaemia
Allium sativum Knoflook 2000 Postma P. dogs clove 3 tablets a day pills from Kruidvat (meant for humans) Allium sativum QP anti vlooien/teken middel flea/tick repellant satisfactory owner of a home for pets/dog training centre BE Heard from a client and now he uses it every day
Allium sativum Knoflook 2000 Hout A. van de horses clove in summer every day some powder in the food powder, commercial preparation Allium sativum QP insecten (dazen) weghouden insect repellant good owner of horses, a family remedy NB Mixed in with the normal food once a day exact dose not known
Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Gemeren E. van horses clove 1 clove a day fresh, chopped up and mixed with normal food Allium sativum QP/QI weerstand verhogend en insect werend beneficial to the immune system, insect repellant good/inconclusive mrs. V, horse owner ZH Results were disappointing for an insect repellant; maybe more effective in a higher dose; but old horse (30) is very healthy
Apium graveolens Knolselderij 2002 Goorbergh S. van den horses tuber 1/5 a day spred over 2 feeds choped up and mixed with normal food Apium graveolens QR hoest/chronische bronchitis cough/chronic bronchitis good owner of horse; heard from shoeing-smith LI 1 tuber will last 5 days after which improvement should be evident
Apium graveolens Selderij 2002 London O. rabbits herb 1 handful, 2 or 3 times a day, for 1 week fresh Apium graveolens QA waterzucht dropsy good breeder of rabbits NH Do this for the duration of one week or shorter if the symptoms subside quicker
Apium graveolens Bleekselderij 2000 Ewijk T. van horses stem mix a few raw stems with the food for 3 days fresh & chopped up Apium graveolens QM stalbenen leg oedema good owner of horses FL The stem is not mentioned in the literature but the seed is an aquaretic.
Areca catechu Betelnoot, Djambe (palm) 2002 Berg F. van den dogs fruit one fruit mashed Areca catechu QP wormen worms good owner of dog (she lived in Java) NH Cave, Kills worms but safe dosage unknown
Arnica montana Valkruid 2004 Hafkenscheid G. horses flowers external; oil mixed with cooling gel massage-oil (weleda) Arnica montana QM kneuzingen bruises/contusions good mr. H., horse trainer ZL The massage-oil is mixed with some cooling gel and massaged into the bruised area
Artemisia absinthium Absint-alsem 2004 Joosen M. cats dried herb use incidental, a dash of tea on the food put 1/4 tea globe full of herb in 1/2 litre water Artemisia absinthium QP ontworming vermicide good cat owner NB Cave, abortive. Use only a few times a day for a week, then stop for a while (can cause addiction). If necessary repeat.
Artemisia absinthium Absint-alsem 2004 Joosen M. rabbits herb fresh twigs 3 times a week; or tea on daily food tea: 0,5 g dried herb on 0,5 l water, give a dash Artemisia absinthium QP ontworming vermicide good rabbit owner; read it in a herbal NB Cave, abortive.
Avena sativa Haver 2002 Smit A. horses seeds not specified; food additive crushed, fed to horse Avena sativa QV zorgt voor een pittiger paard liven up the horse good breeder/owner of racehorses LI Literature states that oat straw seems to have sedative properties; racers use oat seeds for energizing properties.
Avena sativa Havermout 2001 Holdtgrefe L. dogs seeds feed the dog some slime every 3 hours boil the malt for 10 min. in plenty of water Avena sativa QA diarree/overgeven diarrhoea/vomiting good owner of dog BE No other food and after 2 days there will be a vast improvement
Beta vulgaris Suikerbiet 2002 Bakker G. horses processed root (molasses) ext: a thick layer applied 5 times every other day molasses used as an ointment Beta vulgaris QD wratten warts good owner of horses Fr Apply externaly on warts 5 times a day every other day for 3 weeks
Beta vulgaris subsp vulgaris Suikerbiet 2003 Koning A. de cows processed root 1 kilo refined sugar mixed with the food Beta vulgaris subsp vulgaris QG melkziekte en slepende melkziekte milk fever and acetonaemia good mr. and mrs. A., farmers NB Doesn't always cure acetonaemia.
Betula pendula Berk 2001 Bruinsma M. horses leaves/water external application on tail and mane (lesions) birch water (sold for human use) Betula pendula QD droge geïrriteerde huid/ eczeem staart/manen dry/irritated skin; eczema tail/mane good the owner of a home for horses LI Regular external application to irritated area
Brassica oleracea Kool 2004 Das D. horses leaves ext: 1 leaf bound to the wound fresh Brassica oleracea QD ontstoken wonden inflamed wounds good mr. N., farmer GR Remove the leaves after 6 hours; if wet it has withdrawn moisture from the wound, if mushed it withdrew heat, if smelly it withdrew bacteria.
Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2002 Klijn E. guinea-pig flowers ointment rubbed into the skin twice a day ointment, commercial preparation Calendula officinalis QP/QD schurft mange good guinea-pig owner NH Used also for her daughter. Use in combination with chemical desinfectant (vet).
Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2000 Trommel E. horses herb 20-30 drops 2-4 times a day, mixed with the food 200 g herb in 1 l  of alcohol 50%, 6 wk in dark Calendula officinalis QD sneetjes, schaafwondjes en geïrriteerde huid small wounds, grazes and skin irritation good farmer (owns cows and horses) DR Can also be used internally, but this farmer only uses it internally. Literature gives flowers as the used part.
Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2002 Pouw S. cats, dogs herb external use ointment for human use, bought in drugstore Calendula officinalis QD jeuk, kleine schaafwonden en sneetjes itch, small grazes, and small cuts good, but not as good as the hydrocortiderm salve home for pets GE The calendula ointment was used sometimes, but mostly hydrocorticoderm was used
Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2004 Vermeulen L. sheep flowerheads a thin layer twice a day for 2 weeks ointment (home made or bought) Calendula officinalis QD wonden wounds good biological farm "de Doornhof" ZH They used to make the ointment themselves but now they buy it ready-made
Calendula officinalis Calendula 2003 Hems L. horses pettles ext: rub into the skin two or three times a day ointment Calendula officinalis QD sneetjes en schaafwondjes small cuts and grazes good Horse owner and granddaughter of homeopath NB Also beneficial to dry or irritated skin
Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2000 Janssen M. dogs dried herb (incl. roots!) 1 teaspoon to 1 bowl of water. dried and crushed; then prepared as tea Calendula officinalis QA diarree en maag/darm problemen diarrhoea/digestive upsets good trainer of horses BE No normal water for a few days; improvement after one day, cured after 2 or 3 days. Literature gives flowers as part to use.
Cinnamomum camphora Kamfer 2003 Leemkolk R. van de dogs ess oil from leaf external use whenever necessary commercial, in massage oil Cinnamomum camphora QM stijve poten/spieren stiff muscles/legs good farmer UT Worked on a lamb as well
Crataegus oxyacantha Meidoorn 2000 Postma P. dogs flowers/leaves 10 drops a day; severe case 3 x 10 dr/day tincture, crataegus-complex from A.Vogel Crataegus oxyacantha QC hart aandoening heart problems good, especially in early stages owner of a home for pets/dog training centre BE Especially the older dog (8 year) reacted good, the dog family has hereditary heart problems
Equisetum arvense Heermoes 2003 Wieren B. van cows herb hay with a lot of this herb was put apart & fed mixed with the normal food Equisetum arvense QD ringvuur (runder trichofytie) mycosis of the skin inconclusive mr. B. H., former farmer DR Cave, more than 20% is toxic hay. It was known that cows who stayed in a field with a lot of this (''roebol'') had big horns, lots of hair but no meat!
Euphrasia officinalis Ogentroost 2004 Spanje F. van horses dried herb external use twice a day for 2 days teabag made hot in water is put on the eye Euphrasia officinalis QS ontstoken ogen inflammation of the eye good horse owner, advice from a friend ZH Teabags with this herb are sold in health food shops (for humans).
Euphrasia officinalis Ogentroost 2000 Hout A. van de horses dried herb ext: dab onto the eye twice a day 4 tablespoons soaked in 0.5 L. of water for 30 min Euphrasia officinalis QS ontstoken oog inflammation of the eye satisfactory owner of horses NB When the tea has cooled down you can keep it in a jar for two weeks
Filipendula ulmaria Moerasspirea 2004 Joosen M. dogs dried herb 250 ml. of tea a day for a 33 kilogram dog tea: handful of dried herb in 0,5 l water, 15 min. Filipendula ulmaria QM artrose artrosis good herbal doctor who used this on people NB Positive experiences although herb contains salicic acid (not adviced for dogs)
Foeniculum vulgare Venkel 2003 Leemkolk R. van de horses leaf base (''bulb'') 100 grams twice a week fresh, chopped up Foeniculum vulgare QA koliekpreventie colic prevention good horse owner UT She uses this on the horse because she knows fennel works for childrens intestine cramps (but then seeds are used)
Foeniculum vulgare Venkel 2003 Loots W. dogs seed 1 cup of tea twice a day over the food 4 teaspoons of seed for 1/2 a pot of tea (2 cups) Foeniculum vulgare QG/QA stimuleren melkgift, krampstillend voor pups stimulates lactation, soothes puppy's cramps good mrs. M., breeder of dogs NB Is used to soothe puppy's cramps while intestines are adjusting to milk or, later on, food
Galium aparine Kleefkruid 2003 Thijssen L. cow: calves herb external use tincture made of herb (home made) Galium aparine QD opgezette navel swollen belly-button mostly good farmer's sister NH Remedy worked but now the calves stay with the cow for some time and therefore the problem is over.
Ginkgo biloba Japanse notenboom 2004 Aarts C. B: carrier-pigeon leaves a bit in the hand, increasing daily dose dry and grind the leaves up then add to water Ginkgo biloba QV beter uithoudingsvermogen en geheugen (wedstrijden) to improve stamina/memory for a competition flight good pigeon enthusiast NB This was part of the pigeon's usual diet but they were given a larger quantity to prepare for competitions
Glechoma hederacea Hondsdraf 2004 Godeschalk K. horses herb 1 handful, twice a day fresh Glechoma hederacea QR hoest cough good herb doctor DR This was used in combination with steaming with essential oils of Mentha, Juniperus, Eucalyptus.
Glycyrrhiza glabra Zoethout 2002 Anonimous horses rhizome two pieces of root (about 20 g) pour 1/2 litre boiling water on & mix with bran Glycyrrhiza glabra QR hoest cough good owner of horse / Cave, overdose can cause high bloodpressure and has hormonal effects
Hamamelis virginiana Toverhazelaar 2004 Beijer H. dogs herb unknown tincture Hamamelis virginiana QD jeuk van insectenbeten stops the itch caused by insect bites good mrs. D., dog owner England Also works on humans. External use
Helianthus annuus Zonnebloem 2003 Anonimous horses processed seeds (sunflower oil) 5-10 cc a day oil; mix with food Helianthus annuus QM stijve gewrichten stiffness of the joints good horse owner GE Stiffness disappears after 1-2 months but reoccurs when oil is no longer fed to the horses
Ilex aquifolium Hulst 2003 Zwart L. goats branches no dosage: a few branches strung up in stable fresh branches strung up in the stable Ilex aquifolium QD voorkomt ecthyma prevents ecthyma good R-hoeve, goat farm NH Branches are strung up in the stable at all times to prevent ecthyma
Ilex aquifolium Hulst 2002 Smit A. sheep foliage No dosage: a few branches strung up in stable picked and strung up in stable Ilex aquifolium QD voorkomt/geneest ecthyma (zere bekjes) prevention/cure against ecthyma good GL, shepherd LI Because it is not used internally it isn't clear how it can be effective.
Juglans regia Notenboom 2003 Koning A. de cows, cattle leaves and branches / fresh Juglans regia QP insect werend insect repellant good mr. V., farmer NB Branches were tied together and strung up in the stable. Also used in children's rooms.
Juniperus communis Jeneverbes 2002 Bakker G. horses dried fruit a few berries a day in winter dried berry put in the food Juniperus communis QM stalbenen voorkomen leg oedema, preventive good owner of stallion/horse breeder Fr Horses legs in the stable look indeed very good, dry.
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2000 Borsten E. horses seed 1 handful boil in water untill slimy then mix with food Linum usitatissimum QD bevordert de rui improves moulting good horse owner UT Cave, can contain prussic acid (HCN) when raw
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Windt D. van der horses seed 1/2 a cup twice a week boil in water and mix with food Linum usitatissimum QA/QD verbetert de spijsvertering en vacht improves digestion and coat good mrs M., horse and stable owner ZH She also gives the horses linseed-oil to improve their coats
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Docter D. cows seed twice a day, for two weeks, a lot with food soak the seeds in hot water;use slimy upper part Linum usitatissimum QG melkziekte, extreme zwakte na bevalling milk fever; post partum weakness good farmer OV Vet had given up cow but she was rescued with this remedy. Cave, can contain prussic acid (HCN)
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2002 Ooijen B. van sheep seed about 1/2 litre of slime is brought in uterus heat the seeds a short time in water at 80 oC Linum usitatissimum QG als de nageboorte niet loslaat failure to release the placenta after giving birth good shepherd Texel NH Only slime is used, after cooling down it is introduced into the womb and the ewe is also stimulated to drink it: results excellent
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2002 Groven Y. horses seed not specified, also oil can be used boil or soak thoroughly and mix with food Linum usitatissimum QD stimuleert de rui stimulates moulting good equerry NH Cave, poisenous before being boiled or soaked
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2003 Loots W. horses seed external use boil the hole seed to mash then apply to wound Linum usitatissimum QD verwondingen of zweren wounds or sores good mr. L., farmer, from his father NB Put the seed-pulp in a plastic bag put the hoof in it then wrap a piece of jute tightly round it and refresh dayly untill healed
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Leeuw L. de horses seed ext: 4 times in 1st week; 2 times in 2nd, 1ce in 3 boil with water until slimy, then put on the hoof Linum usitatissimum QM rotstraal thrush good riding school "H" ZH Longer treatment may be necessary
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2001 Oirschot v. E. sheep seed several times a day, give only the slime boil the seeds in water 'till slimy, give fresh Linum usitatissimum QA ontstekingen in de darm bowel sores good biological sheep farmers, from vet NB Serve the slime immediately after cooling; cured a very sick sheep
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2003 Nijenhuis C. horses seed 100 grams of seed (mash) per horse 1x/week boil in 1 to 2 litres of water then add to food Linum usitatissimum QA koliek preventie colic prevention good mrs. B., private stable owner Hilvarenbeek NB The horses seem to enjoy eating it; it prevents also respiration problems, it is given with 1/2 kg oat and 1/2 kg wheat bran
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Gemeren E. van cows seed external use: a big handful of seed add seeds to hot water; put in a bag, tie to leg. Linum usitatissimum QM ontsteking aan de benen inflammation on the legs very good family remedy, ecological dairy-cattle farmer ZH Refresh the bag every other day untill cured. There is no need to boil the seed to neutralise any Prussic acid due to external use.
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Rensen E. cows seed external use, bag/cloth attached to the wound boil the seeds in water, put in bag/cloth Linum usitatissimum QD open en ontstoken wonden open and inflamed wounds good mr. T. and mr. J. Z., cattle-raisers Waspik NB Especially useful for wounds on the limbs, refresh it after a few days
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Rensen E. cows seed a handful, once or twice in three days soak the seeds very long in water, give the mash Linum usitatissimum QA na ernstige diarree after severe scour inconclusive mr. T. and mr. J. Z., cattle-raisers Waspik NB Internal use.
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2002 Goorbergh S. van den horses seed 1 tablespoon in the food twice a day boil 1 handful with 3x as much water for 15 min. Linum usitatissimum QD ongezonde vacht unhealthy coat good owner of horse LI It can take up to 10 days before any visable effect is achieved but then also horse is fitter
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2003 Camfferman N. cows processed seed (oil) int: unknown quantity with the food oil Linum usitatissimum QA verstopping constipation good farmer (72 yrs old), cows UT Internal use, exact dose not remembered
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 1998 Wensink I. horses seed 2 handfuls of seed to 1.5 litres of boiling water solvent, let it cool down then mix with food Linum usitatissimum QA koliek/zand in de darmen colic / sand in bowels good E. H., horse owner, from vet GE Cave, can contain prussic acid (HCN).  Owner had to continue more than 3 weeks, until dung was free of sand.
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2002 Pouw S. horses seed 1 rice bowl of seeds; 5 x/week; then 3 x, then 2x boil the seeds for 15 min. and mix with food Linum usitatissimum QA koliek preventie colic prevention good several horse owners GE This is given on first sign (dung gets too dry or too wet): 5 times in the first week, every other day the next week, twice in the third week
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 1998 Vintges L. horses seed not specified boil for 5 to 6 hours then mix with the food Linum usitatissimum QV/QD meer energie, vachtconditie gives the horses more energy, coat condition good mrs. Z., owner of pony center Alkmaar NH This is given after the winter to help the horses shed their winter coat, it is also beneficial to the digestive track
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Gulik R. van horses seed mix with the food once a week boil the seeds to a slimy substance Linum usitatissimum QD/QA bevordert de rui en de spijsvertering stimulates moulting and digestion good mr. P., horse trainer/stable owner NB Primarily given in spring to stimulate moulting
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2003 Anonimous cows seed 1 litre of seed pulp boil 'till it turns to mash Linum usitatissimum QI/QV verbetert gezondheid, roborans improves health, reconvalence good travelling cow-food sales manager Denmark Improves general health in every circumstance, can also be given to calves
Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Godeschalk K. horses seed 100 gram a day soak the seeds in hot water then mix with food Linum usitatissimum QA koliek preventie prevention of colic good vet DR Soak thoroughly to neutralise HCN; advised for horses with recurrent colics to prevent them
Lupinus sp Lupine 2004 Leeuw L. de goats seed ext: 10 grams of seed boiled in 2 litres of water add 3 glasses of vinegar to the water when cooled Lupinus sp QP schurft scabies good petting zoo "W" ZH Infected goats are separated from rest and washed with this mixture every other day for a week.
Malus pumila Appel (stroop) 2004 Docter D. horses processed fruit external use twice a day or more apple syrup Malus pumila QD wratten warts good horse-riding school OV Also used to be applied to small wounds, but not anymore on account of it sticking to the horse's coat too much and attrackting too many flies
Malus pumila Appel (azijn) 2002