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2. Remedies sorted by indication (QA-QV) according to WHO's ATC vet code  
ATCvet latin plantname NL plantname year student animal parts plant dose preparation latin plantname ATCvet indicatie NL indication results source region (prov) remarks
QA 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
QA 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
QA 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
QA 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
QA 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.
QA 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)
QA 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
QA 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
QA 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.
QA 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
QA 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.
QA 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
QA 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
QA Malus pumila Appel (azijn) 2002 Konink, G. B: carrier-pigeon processed fruit 1 tablespoon a week for every litre of water apple vinegar Malus pumila QA voorkomt adeno-coli complex prevention of adeno-coli complex good carrier-pigeon magazine (association) GE In the past buttermilk was used, equally benificial. A-cc symptoms: diarrhoea, vomiting and weight loss, followed by death
QA Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2004 Eekels M. horses herb 1 mint sweet, or a handful of leaves or 15 dr oil oil in tea with honey/ herbs mixed in with food Mentha piperita QA koliek colic good mr. H., racing-stable owner ZL Give the horse some more if symptoms persist; vet is called but often direct relief on mint
QA Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2003 Stormink E. horses essential oil 1 drop mixed with the food mix the oil with 1 teaspoon of honey Mentha piperita QA buikpijn, gasvorming, diarree belly-ache, gasification, scour good mrs. K., horse owner GE Improvement after 1 hour, but the oil is very strong. When given too much horses may get obstinate
QA Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2004 Hafkenscheid G. horses herb 1 drop of ess oil 1 drop of peppermint-oil mixed with honey-water Mentha piperita QA koliek colic good mr. H., horse trainer ZL Mild colic will be cured in 15 minutes
QA Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2004 Akker S. van den horses processed herb 5 at first, then 1 or 2 every 10 min. for 2 hours peppermints (sweets) Mentha piperita QA koliek colic good farmer, cow and horse OV In addition the farmer would walk 'round with the horse for the 2 hours as well; in the old days they used the herb.
QA MFS (5 herbs) Alchemilla etc Vrouwenmantel/duizendblad/kruizmunt/marjol/kamille 2002 Berg F. van den cats herb a few saucers for a few days solvent MFS (5 herbs) Alchemilla etc QA maag/darm problemen digestive upsets good owner of cat NH The cat took it's owner's tea of it's own accord (zoopharmacognosy), comp.:Alchemilla vulgaris, Achillea millefolium, Mentha spicata, Majorana hortensis, Matricaria chamomilla
QA MFS Humulus lupulus etc Hop 2004 Das D. horses processed 1 or 2 bottles (about half a liter) beer MFS Humulus lupulus etc QA koliek colic good mrs. K.,mounted police ZH Before turning to beer to cure colic one must be sure there aren't any folds in the intestines
QA MFS Poa et al: hay Hooi 2002 Marsman G. cow: calves dried plants 1 bucket of the solvent soak in a bucket of lukewarm water for 15 minutes MFS Poa et al: hay QA kalverendiarree calves with scour good agricultural researcher, from several farmers FL Though this solvent is effective the ready-made equivalent is preferred (rehydration salts)
QA Nicotiana tabacum Tabak 2004 Bartels J. horses leaf enema; not specified enema Nicotiana tabacum QA koliek colic good former farmer mr. W NB Cave, toxic remedy, given as enema when a horse had a colic during ploughing
QA Petroselinum crispum Peterselie 2004 Vlaardingerbroek K. rabbits herb in stead of food for 1 day (after fasting 1 day) mix parsley with hey Petroselinum crispum QA diarree diarrhoea good owner of pet shop ZL Remedy for young rabbits in shop that have just arrived and get diarrhoea
QA Potentilla erecta Tormentil 2000 Borsten E. horses, dogs root 20 drops twice a day phase out to once a day tincture (sold for human use) Potentilla erecta QA diarree diarrhoea good horse/dog owner UT Give the drops twice a day to start off with. Phase down to once a day when improvement is shown, and stop when cured
QA Quercus robur Eik 2004 Bartels J. horses leaves not specified make tea from the leaves Quercus robur QA diarree scour good mr. R., owns several horses NB In literature the use of oak bark is more common, however leaves contain tannins as well.
QA Rheum sp. Rabarber 2002 Anonimous cow: calves rhizome depends on the size of the animal ground, raw root mixed through the milk Rheum sp. QA diarree scour good farm, Indonesian / Cave, not to be used for an endless amount of time, and toxic/laxative  in large amounts
QA Sarothamnus scoparius Brem 2002 Genabeek B. van rabbits twig, without buds or flowers one twig (30 cm long) a day untill better fresh Sarothamnus scoparius QA diarree diarrhoea good/ mr. A., old horse/sheep farmer DR Cave, the flowers are poisonous
QA Silybum marianum Mariadistel 2002 Gerrtise M. B: carrier-pigeon seeds 1 or 2 seeds a day dried seeds Silybum marianum QA preventief: voor de lever preventive liver support good carrier-pigeon enthusiast NH Has a beneficial effect on their general health
QA Silybum marianum Mariadistel 2001 Brinkmann M. cats, dogs dried seed 1 capsule a day dried seed in capsule Silybum marianum QA problemen met de lever liver-troubles good vet, homeopathic in Venray LI Can cure skin disease caused by liver problems
QA Thea cinensis Zwarte thee 2003 Anonimous cow: calves dried herb 2 litres solvent; like normal tea Thea cinensis QA diarree scour good travelling cow-food sales manager Denmark Usually works after 1 or 2 days (alternative: to give 1 litre red wine)
QA Thea cinensis Zwarte thee 2002 Marsman G. cow: calves herb 2 teabags per litre of lukewarm water solvent, make strong tea by letting it stand long Thea cinensis QA kalverendiarree calves with scour

scour		 good farmer H., from his father FL Cave, overdose can cause dizzyness, vomiting, muscle spasms, palpitation of the hart, decelerated respiration, etc.
QA Vaccinium myrtillus Blauwe bosbes 2003 Camfferman N. cow: calves fruits int: unknown juice Vaccinium myrtillus QA diarree scour reasonably good farmer (72 yrs old), cows UT Did not remember exact dose
QA/ QB Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2003 Zwager S. horses herb a handful a day fresh Taraxacum officinalis QA/QB jaarlijkse reinigende voorjaarskuur annual spring cleansing treatment good horse owner, from grandparents NB Gives the horse's general health a boost after the winter months
QA/ QD 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
QA/ QD Quercus sp. Eik 2003 Hermus K. goats fleaves about 10 grams a day fresh Quercus sp. QA/QD slechte eetlust, matte vacht en diarree loss of appetite, dull coat and scour good goat-owners NB In literature the use of oak bark is more common, however leaves contain tannins as well.
QA/ QG Salvia officinalis Salie 2002 Gerrtise M. sheep dried herb 2 handfuls prepare 2 l. tea and mix with 6 l. water Salvia officinalis QA/QG vermoeidheid/darmproblemen digestive upsets/fatigue good farm in Norway NH Often given to sheep after a difficult delivery but also in other cases of digestive complaints
QA/QG Taraxacum officinalis Paardenbloem 2004 Slot Y. horses herb "a basket" full twice a day fresh Taraxacum officinalis QA/QG weinig eetlust tijdens zwangerschap lack of appetite during pregnancy inconclusive horse breeder, from shoeing-smith NH Use of the remedy started a few months ago. No results yet.
QA/ QI Rumex acetosa Wilde veldzuring 2004 Janssen A. pigs fresh herb 1 handful a day fresh Rumex acetosa QA/QI diarree, koorts, gebrek aan eetlust scour, fever, lack of appetite good mr. and mrs. B., farmers NB The pigs were eating normally within a few days
QA/ QV Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2002 Visser N. de guinea-pigs, rabbits, horses leaves at will fresh Taraxacum officinalis QA/QV verbetert het metabolisme en verbreekt de dagelijkse sleur improves metabolism, changes daily routine none expected owner, home remedy GE Can cause diarrhoea when fed more than two handfuls a day to horses, but no side effects noted for guinea-pigs or rabbits
QA/ QV Urtica urens Brandnetel 2003 Wieren B. van B: chickens herb half of the amount of normal food a day chop up the fresh plant and mix with food Urtica urens QA/QV slechte groei, sloomheid, slechte eetlust not growing well or eating well, lack of energy good mr. B. H., former  farmer DR After 6 days the chicks will be better, the ones that still aren't will die
QB/ QP 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
QC 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
QD 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
QD 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
QD 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.
QD 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.
QD 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
QD 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
QD 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
QD 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!
QD 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.
QD 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
QD 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
QD 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.
QD 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
QD 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
QD 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
QD 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
QD 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
QD 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
QD Malva sylvestris Groot kaasjeskruid 2003 Kolk A. van der dogs flowerheads external application several times a day oil (home made by filling a jar with flowers & oil Malva sylvestris QD wespensteken wasp stings good mr. K., farmer, from his mother ZH Used also for humans. Rub the oil on the stung area a few times a day.
QD Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2003 Woord K. horses dried flowers at will tea (with the flowers) in the drinking water Matricaria chamomilla QD wonden wounds good stable vD, from mr. T.B., vet UT Wounds heal quickly and without scars; in addition linseed is applied to the wound
QD Plantago lanceolata Smalle weegbree 2003 Zwager S. horses herb a few leaves once or twice a day fresh but bruised Plantago lanceolata QD kleine wondjes small wounds good horse owner, from grandparents NB Wounds often from eating leaves of blackberry bushes
QD Plantago major Grote weegbree 2004 Akker S. van den sheep fresh leaf ext:depends on the size of the wound;refresh daily fresh leaves bound to the wound Plantago major QD wondjes op de poten wounded legs good farmer, old OV Before putting a dressing on the wound it must be cleaned thoroughly
QD Plantago major/lanceolata Weegbree 2003 Wiering W. horses herb external use fresh, bruised herb Plantago major/lanceolata QD muggen bulten mosquito bites good mrs. M. C., horse trainer NB Bruise the leaves and rub on to the swollen area
QD Quercus robur Eik 2000 Bles S. horses bark external: wash tail and mane once a day luke-warm decoction (externum) Quercus robur QD eczeem bij de staart en manen eczema tail and mane satisfactory stable Nieuwe Wetering UT His father added brandy but he did not; the effect came late but was permanent.
QD Salvia officinalis Salie 2000 Bles S. sheep, calves leaves ext: twice a day: rinse or wet make strong tea and add 2 spoons of honey Salvia officinalis QD spruw en mondzeer thrush and mouth disease good farm Nieuwe Wetering UT Wash the mouth twice a day with a cloth or a sponge drenched in the mixture
QD Solanum tuberosum Aardappel 2003 Veen W. van der cats, dogs tuber external use: one half of a raw potatoe grate the potatoe and apply to sting for 5-10 min. Solanum tuberosum QD wespen/bijen steek wasp/bee sting good owner of a home for cats and dogs OV This also works for humans
QD Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2004 Aarts C. B: carrier-pigeon root ext: rub the sap on the warts once a day chop up the root and collect the sap Taraxacum officinalis QD duivenpokken warts round the eyes and beek good pigeon enthusiast NB External use, warts become smaller and then disappearl
QD Triticum aestivum Tarwe 2004 Holtman M. B:carrier-pigeons grain 1 kilo of grain boiled in 2 litres of water see dose Triticum aestivum QD bevordert de rui helps the bird shed it's feathers inconclusive pigeon enthusiast GE When the wheat and water have cooled after boiling give the birds the wheat to eat and the water to drink
QD Urtica urens Brandnetel 2003 Lasierra B. horses herb give some handfuls on the food for just a few days dried, then fed along with the normal food Urtica urens QD haverbultjes (door teveel proteïne in het voer) lumps in the skin caused by high-protein food good M.G., horse owner ZH Cures always after a couple of days
QD Urtica urens/dioica Brandnetel 2004 Huijben K. horses dried herb (tips) 1 or 2 handfulls a day twice a week (moulting per) dried for two days, then chopped up Urtica urens/dioica QD bevordert de rui improves moulting good mrs. D., pedagogic therapeutic horsecentre