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3. Remedies  sorted by animal species

animal latin plantname NL plantname year student parts plant dose preparation latin plantname ATCvet animal indicatie NL indication results source region (prov) remarks
B: budgies Salix alba Schietwilg 2002 Visser N. de twigs and leaves a few twigs fresh Salix alba QV B: budgies verbreekt de dagelijkse sleur boredom, changes daily routine none expected owner, home remedy GE Birds preferred the leave buds (gemmae) ; no harmful side effects were seen
B: carrier-pigeon Ginkgo biloba Japanse notenboom 2004 Aarts C. leaves a bit in the hand, increasing daily dose dry and grind the leaves up then add to water Ginkgo biloba QV B: carrier-pigeon 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
B: carrier-pigeon Malus pumila Appel (azijn) 2002 Konink, G. processed fruit 1 tablespoon a week for every litre of water apple vinegar Malus pumila QA B: carrier-pigeon 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
B: carrier-pigeon Silybum marianum Mariadistel 2002 Gerrtise M. seeds 1 or 2 seeds a day dried seeds Silybum marianum QA B: carrier-pigeon preventief: voor de lever preventive liver support good carrier-pigeon enthusiast NH Has a beneficial effect on their general health
B: carrier-pigeon Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2004 Aarts C. root ext: rub the sap on the warts once a day chop up the root and collect the sap Taraxacum officinalis QD B: carrier-pigeon duivenpokken warts round the eyes and beek good pigeon enthusiast NB External use, warts become smaller and then disappearl
B: chickens Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Vermeulen L. clove as much as they eat in half an hour grated garlic mixed with the normal food Allium sativum QP B: chickens wormen worms good biological farm "de Doornhof" ZH The chickens were free of worms after 5 days
B: chickens Tanacetum vulgare Boerenwormkruid 2002 Konink, G. herb incl. flower instead of plain water for 3 or 4 days herb tea tea: fresh herbs in hot water for some time Tanacetum vulgare QP B: chickens wormen worms good farmer; women, born 1910. GE Cave, known to be poisonous, maybe not for chickens; maybe Dutch plants free of thujon?
B: chickens Urtica urens Brandnetel 2003 Wieren B. van herb half of the amount of normal food a day chop up the fresh plant and mix with food Urtica urens QA/QV B: chickens 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
B: chickens Urtica urens/dioica Brandnetel 2004 Riel M. van young leaves or entire herb including root 1 tablespoon  for about 20 chicks chop up the nettles, add egg-yolk, mix with food Urtica urens/dioica QV B: chickens voorkomt vroegtijdig overlijden prevents early death good mr. S., old farmer, has lived in Germany NB Not as many chicks died and they all grew well, but this could also be due to the added egg-yolk
B: turkeys Urtica urens/dioica Brandnetel 2004 Font Freide A. herb (tips) every day some with the food fresh, chopped up tips Urtica urens/dioica QP B: turkeys voorkomt besmetting met de dodelijke ziekte blackhead prevents blackhead (histomoniasis) contamination inconclusive Animal center Nijmegen GE No animals on this farm were ever infected with blackhead, but it isn't clear whether contamination was prevented by the nettles
B:carrier-pigeons Triticum aestivum Tarwe 2004 Holtman M. grain 1 kilo of grain boiled in 2 litres of water see dose Triticum aestivum QD B:carrier-pigeons 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
bees Thymus vulgaris Tijm 2001 Henkes I. essential oil a new mat once a month in winter essential oil manufactured into a mat Thymus vulgaris QP/QV bees insecticide/antibacterieel insecticide/ kills bacteria good bee keeper NH Traditional bee-keeper remedy during the winter used by many nowadays
cats Artemisia absinthium Absint-alsem 2004 Joosen M. 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 cats 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.
cats Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2000 Mulder N. flowerheads ext: once a day cleaning eyes and surrounding solvent, tea, normal strength, luke warm used Matricaria chamomilla QS cats voorkomt ontstekingen aan het oog to prevent inflammation of the eye good the head attendant at a home for cats NH Not to be used when there is pus coming out of the eye. It cleans the area around the eye and therefore prevents infection.
cats MFS (5 herbs) Alchemilla etc Vrouwenmantel/duizendblad/kruizmunt/marjol/kamille 2002 Berg F. van den herb a few saucers for a few days solvent MFS (5 herbs) Alchemilla etc QA cats 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
cats, dogs Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2002 Pouw S. herb external use ointment for human use, bought in drugstore Calendula officinalis QD cats, dogs 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
cats, dogs Silybum marianum Mariadistel 2001 Brinkmann M. dried seed 1 capsule a day dried seed in capsule Silybum marianum QA cats, dogs problemen met de lever liver-troubles good vet, homeopathic in Venray LI Can cure skin disease caused by liver problems
cats, dogs Solanum tuberosum Aardappel 2003 Veen W. van der tuber external use: one half of a raw potatoe grate the potatoe and apply to sting for 5-10 min. Solanum tuberosum QD cats, dogs wespen/bijen steek wasp/bee sting good owner of a home for cats and dogs OV This also works for humans
cow: calves Galium aparine Kleefkruid 2003 Thijssen L. herb external use tincture made of herb (home made) Galium aparine QD cow: calves 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.
cow: calves MFS Poa et al: hay Hooi 2002 Marsman G. dried plants 1 bucket of the solvent soak in a bucket of lukewarm water for 15 minutes MFS Poa et al: hay QA cow: calves kalverendiarree calves with scour good agricultural researcher, from several farmers FL Though this solvent is effective the ready-made equivalent is preferred (rehydration salts)
cow: calves Rheum sp. Rabarber 2002 Anonimous rhizome depends on the size of the animal ground, raw root mixed through the milk Rheum sp. QA cow: calves diarree scour good farm, Indonesian / Cave, not to be used for an endless amount of time, and toxic/laxative  in large amounts
cow: calves Thea cinensis Zwarte thee 2003 Anonimous dried herb 2 litres solvent; like normal tea Thea cinensis QA cow: calves diarree scour good travelling cow-food sales manager Denmark Usually works after 1 or 2 days (alternative: to give 1 litre red wine)
cow: calves Thea cinensis Zwarte thee 2002 Marsman G. herb 2 teabags per litre of lukewarm water solvent, make strong tea by letting it stand long Thea cinensis QA cow: calves 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.
cow: calves Vaccinium myrtillus Blauwe bosbes 2003 Camfferman N. fruits int: unknown juice Vaccinium myrtillus QA cow: calves diarree scour reasonably good farmer (72 yrs old), cows UT Did not remember exact dose
cows Acorus calamus Kalmoes 2004 Janssen A. root add to the food a couple of times a day powder, dry the root and grind it to a powder Acorus calamus QA cows 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
cows Acorus calamus Kalmoes 2000 Langenkamp B. root some grounded root (fresh or dry) in food see dose Acorus calamus QA cows diarree scour good biological dairy-cattle farm DR Nowadays used in veterinary product: 'Fyto stop poeder', and often used by humans as well
cows Beta vulgaris subsp vulgaris Suikerbiet 2003 Koning A. de processed root 1 kilo refined sugar mixed with the food Beta vulgaris subsp vulgaris QG cows melkziekte en slepende melkziekte milk fever and acetonaemia good mr. and mrs. A., farmers NB Doesn't always cure acetonaemia.
cows Equisetum arvense Heermoes 2003 Wieren B. van herb hay with a lot of this herb was put apart & fed mixed with the normal food Equisetum arvense QD cows 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!
cows Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Docter D. seed twice a day, for two weeks, a lot with food soak the seeds in hot water;use slimy upper part Linum usitatissimum QG cows 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)
cows Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Gemeren E. van seed external use: a big handful of seed add seeds to hot water; put in a bag, tie to leg. Linum usitatissimum QM cows 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.
cows Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Rensen E. seed external use, bag/cloth attached to the wound boil the seeds in water, put in bag/cloth Linum usitatissimum QD cows 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
cows Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Rensen E. seed a handful, once or twice in three days soak the seeds very long in water, give the mash Linum usitatissimum QA cows na ernstige diarree after severe scour inconclusive mr. T. and mr. J. Z., cattle-raisers Waspik NB Internal use.
cows Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2003 Camfferman N. processed seed (oil) int: unknown quantity with the food oil Linum usitatissimum QA cows verstopping constipation good farmer (72 yrs old), cows UT Internal use, exact dose not remembered
cows Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2003 Anonimous seed 1 litre of seed pulp boil 'till it turns to mash Linum usitatissimum QI/QV cows 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
cows MFS (Humulus lupulus/Saccharomyces cerevisiae Hop, gist, enz 2004 Driessen H. processed 1 bottle a day beer MFS (Humulus lupulus/Saccharomyces cerevisiae QV cows zuivering van het lichaam to cleanse the body good farmer FR Internal use
cows MFS Humulus lupulus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Hop en gist 2004 Holtman M. processed 1 bottle a day beer MFS Humulus lupulus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae QG/QA cows slepende melkziekte, slechte spijsvertering slow/decreased digestion, milk disease good farmer from Zelhem GE This concerns beer that has been brewed normally
cows Petroselinum crispum Peterselie 2004 Slaakweg S. herb external, no fixed frequency jar, fill 3/4 with herb, pour in oil; cover cloth Petroselinum crispum QG cows preventie mastitis prevents mastitis good mr. D., org. dairy farmer ZL They also used rosemary-oil and comfrey-oil for the same purpose. Prepared with olive or sunflower oil, put in sun 4 weeeks.
cows Primula sp. Sleutelbloem 2004 Beijer H. herb unknown fresh Primula sp. QG cows veroorzaakt onvruchtbaarheid causes infertility / farmers grandson Scotland Cave, it's mostly unwanted; the farmer made sure his fields were free of this plant
cows Ruta graveolens Wijnruit 2000 Boerema J. leaves external use: rub cow and spray in stable (winter) make very strong tea Ruta graveolens QP cows tegen luizen en vlooien louce and flea problems good farm org. Cow & dairy-farmer in Anderen DR Cave, abortefacient and toxic in high dose when used internally
cows Tropaeolum majus Oost-indische kers 2003 Thijssen L. herb external use mash of fresh leaves, put on the spot Tropaeolum majus QD/QM cows uitwendige (poot)ontstekingen external (limb) infections good farmer's sister NH Only works for infections caused by bacteria and not by a virus
cows Tussilago farfara Klein hoefblad 2003 Soeurt M. flower heads ointment, apply once a day ointment: mix 2/3 flowers and 1/3 butter Tussilago farfara QP cows schurft scabies reasonably good farmer, old woman NH The spots are washed first with a mixture of fluid soap and seasalt. Then ointment of tussilago (or calendula or sulphur powder).
cows, cattle Juglans regia Notenboom 2003 Koning A. de leaves and branches / fresh Juglans regia QP cows, cattle 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.
cows, goats Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2000 Langenkamp B. leaves externally applied twice a day and feed dry leaves ointment was home-made, herb home-grown Mentha piperita QG cows, goats harde uier udder sclerosis/udder callosity good biological dairy-cattle farm DR Softens udders after 2 or 3 days; combined internal/external use
dogs Allium sativum Knoflook 2000 Postma P. clove 3 tablets a day pills from Kruidvat (meant for humans) Allium sativum QP dogs 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
dogs Areca catechu Betelnoot, Djambe (palm) 2002 Berg F. van den fruit one fruit mashed Areca catechu QP dogs wormen worms good owner of dog (she lived in Java) NH Cave, Kills worms but safe dosage unknown
dogs Avena sativa Havermout 2001 Holdtgrefe L. seeds feed the dog some slime every 3 hours boil the malt for 10 min. in plenty of water Avena sativa QA dogs diarree/overgeven diarrhoea/vomiting good owner of dog BE No other food and after 2 days there will be a vast improvement
dogs Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2000 Janssen M. dried herb (incl. roots!) 1 teaspoon to 1 bowl of water. dried and crushed; then prepared as tea Calendula officinalis QA dogs 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.
dogs Cinnamomum camphora Kamfer 2003 Leemkolk R. van de ess oil from leaf external use whenever necessary commercial, in massage oil Cinnamomum camphora QM dogs stijve poten/spieren stiff muscles/legs good farmer UT Worked on a lamb as well
dogs Crataegus oxyacantha Meidoorn 2000 Postma P. flowers/leaves 10 drops a day; severe case 3 x 10 dr/day tincture, crataegus-complex from A.Vogel Crataegus oxyacantha QC dogs 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
dogs Filipendula ulmaria Moerasspirea 2004 Joosen M. 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 dogs artrose artrosis good herbal doctor who used this on people NB Positive experiences although herb contains salicic acid (not adviced for dogs)
dogs Foeniculum vulgare Venkel 2003 Loots W. 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 dogs 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
dogs Hamamelis virginiana Toverhazelaar 2004 Beijer H. herb unknown tincture Hamamelis virginiana QD dogs jeuk van insectenbeten stops the itch caused by insect bites good mrs. D., dog owner England Also works on humans. External use
dogs Malva sylvestris Groot kaasjeskruid 2003 Kolk A. van der flowerheads external application several times a day oil (home made by filling a jar with flowers & oil Malva sylvestris QD dogs 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.
dogs Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2003 Wiering W. dried flowers external, twice a day, curative solvent, tea, let cool for 1/2 hour, then sieve Matricaria chamomilla QS dogs ontstoken ogen inflammation of the eyes good mrs. N. S., dog owner NB Soak a tissue in the tea then press against the eye
dogs Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2003 Nijenhuis C. dried flowers twice a week, external, preventive solvent, tea; use on cloth to wash eyes Matricaria chamomilla QS dogs voorkomt/geneest onstoken ogen prevents/cures inflamed eyes good mrs. B., dog breeder Esbeek NB Dog bred used to have many eye infections, now seldom and whenever it occurs it is cured within 2 days
dogs Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2003 Lasierra B. flowers external, a few times a day, curative solvent, tea Matricaria chamomilla QS dogs vieze ogen (niet ontstoken) dirty eyes (but not inflamed) good mr. B., vet ZH Easy and effective home remedy
dogs Sambucus nigra Vlier 2004 Slaakweg S. fresh leaves ext: dab extract onto the lacteal gland 3 x a day soak a large amount of leaves in hot water 15 min Sambucus nigra QG/QD dogs opgezwollen melkklieren swollen lacteal glands after being in heat satisfactory mr. T. H. , dog breeder ZL Cave, only external use (give additional internally sour milk with chopped Salvia leaves)
dogs Tanacetum vulgare Boerenwormkruid 2003 Kolk A. van der herb external, see remarks fresh picked herb Tanacetum vulgare QP dogs vlooien fleas reasonably good mr. K., farmer, from his mother ZH Make a bed for the dog from the freshly picked herb. Doesn't get rid of all the fleas but keeps the amount under control
dogs Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2004 Riel M. van herb once a day, rather large dose (he said) fresh; mix with normal food Taraxacum officinalis QV dogs gezondheid en rust improves general health and calmes the dogs down inconclusive mr. S., old farmer, has lived in Germany NB Used in training aggressive dogs for police work; result is a better coat and behaviour, but a pregnant bitch aborted spontaneously.
ferrets Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2001 Friedenberg A. flowerheads steaming (in a special plexiglass cage) flowers in boiling water (steaming) Matricaria chamomilla QR ferrets griep/chronische bronchitis influenza, chronic bronchitis good petting zoo, Maarssen UT Could also be usefull for rabbits with nasal mucus
goats Ilex aquifolium Hulst 2003 Zwart L. branches no dosage: a few branches strung up in stable fresh branches strung up in the stable Ilex aquifolium QD goats voorkomt ecthyma prevents ecthyma good R-hoeve, goat farm NH Branches are strung up in the stable at all times to prevent ecthyma
goats Lupinus sp Lupine 2004 Leeuw L. de 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 goats schurft scabies good petting zoo "W" ZH Infected goats are separated from rest and washed with this mixture every other day for a week.
goats Quercus sp. Eik 2003 Hermus K. fleaves about 10 grams a day fresh Quercus sp. QA/QD goats 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.
goats Rumex sp Zuring 2003 Zwart L. herb at will (zoopharmacognostic use) fresh Rumex sp QI goats bevordert de weerstand beneficial to the immune system good R-hoeve, goat farm NH The goats do not eat the roots. Probably more species: R. acetosa, R. acetosella, R. obtusifolius
goats Salvia officinalis Salie 2003 Soeurt M. leaves 50 ml a few times a day add honey to the leaves and boil for a few minutes Salvia officinalis QR goats longontsteking pneumonia usually good farmer NH One goat died dispite use of the mixture but it usually is quite effective
goats Taraxacum officinalis Paardenbloem 2003 Zwart L. herb at will (zoopharmacognostic use) fresh Taraxacum officinalis QI goats bevordert de weerstand beneficial to the immune system good R-hoeve, goat farm NH The goats do not eat the roots
goats Urtica dioica Brandnetel 2000 Boerema J. herb every now and then a handful dried Urtica dioica QV goats algehele versterking general health improvement good farm org. Goat & dairy farm in Mantinge DR Use in addition to the normal food especially when goats are ill
goats Urtica urens Brandnetel 2001 Bruinsma M. dried plant a small bucket once a day solvent, normal tea prepared from dried herb Urtica urens QV goats als ze langer als een dag ziek lijken when they seem ill for more than a day inconclusive farm, organic goat farm LI The animals liked the drink but some got better while others died
guinea-pig Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2002 Klijn E. flowers ointment rubbed into the skin twice a day ointment, commercial preparation Calendula officinalis QP/QD guinea-pig schurft mange good guinea-pig owner NH Used also for her daughter. Use in combination with chemical desinfectant (vet).
guinea-pigs, rabbits, horses Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2002 Visser N. de leaves at will fresh Taraxacum officinalis QA/QV guinea-pigs, rabbits, horses 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
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Huijben K. dried cloves slices fed at will dried and sliced Allium sativum QR horses 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.
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Rensen E. clove 15 grams a day powder (ready-made) from horse drug store Allium sativum QP horses 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
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2003 Stormink E. fresh clove 2 cloves a day to start off with, in the summer 4 fresh Allium sativum QV/QP horses 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.
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2001 Friedenberg A. clove external: apply to skin used a fresh clove Allium sativum QP horses insecten werend insecticide insufficient petting zoo,  Maarssen UT External application covering entire animal
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Eekels M. clove 1 clove a day fresh Allium sativum QB/QP horses 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
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2001 Eynden K. van der clove powder in recommended dosage (30 g/day) bought from horse drug store Allium sativum QD/QV/QP horses 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)
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Vlaardingerbroek K. clove 20 grams a day, orally powder Allium sativum QP horses 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
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2000 Evers E. clove some garlic powder or 1 drop of garlic-oil powder or oil Allium sativum QD/QP horses 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
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 1998 Vintges L. clove not specified mix with normal food Allium sativum QD/QP horses 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
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2000 Hout A. van de clove in summer every day some powder in the food powder, commercial preparation Allium sativum QP horses 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
horses Allium sativum Knoflook 2004 Gemeren E. van clove 1 clove a day fresh, chopped up and mixed with normal food Allium sativum QP/QI horses 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
horses Apium graveolens Knolselderij 2002 Goorbergh S. van den tuber 1/5 a day spred over 2 feeds choped up and mixed with normal food Apium graveolens QR horses 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
horses Apium graveolens Bleekselderij 2000 Ewijk T. van stem mix a few raw stems with the food for 3 days fresh & chopped up Apium graveolens QM horses stalbenen leg oedema good owner of horses FL The stem is not mentioned in the literature but the seed is an aquaretic.
horses Arnica montana Valkruid 2004 Hafkenscheid G. flowers external; oil mixed with cooling gel massage-oil (weleda) Arnica montana QM horses kneuzingen bruises/contusions good mr. H., horse trainer ZL The massage-oil is mixed with some cooling gel and massaged into the bruised area
horses Avena sativa Haver 2002 Smit A. seeds not specified; food additive crushed, fed to horse Avena sativa QV horses 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.
horses Beta vulgaris Suikerbiet 2002 Bakker G. processed root (molasses) ext: a thick layer applied 5 times every other day molasses used as an ointment Beta vulgaris QD horses wratten warts good owner of horses Fr Apply externaly on warts 5 times a day every other day for 3 weeks
horses Betula pendula Berk 2001 Bruinsma M. leaves/water external application on tail and mane (lesions) birch water (sold for human use) Betula pendula QD horses 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
horses Brassica oleracea Kool 2004 Das D. leaves ext: 1 leaf bound to the wound fresh Brassica oleracea QD horses 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.
horses Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2000 Trommel E. 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 horses 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.
horses Calendula officinalis Calendula 2003 Hems L. pettles ext: rub into the skin two or three times a day ointment Calendula officinalis QD horses sneetjes en schaafwondjes small cuts and grazes good Horse owner and granddaughter of homeopath NB Also beneficial to dry or irritated skin
horses Euphrasia officinalis Ogentroost 2004 Spanje F. van dried herb external use twice a day for 2 days teabag made hot in water is put on the eye Euphrasia officinalis QS horses 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).
horses Euphrasia officinalis Ogentroost 2000 Hout A. van de 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 horses 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
horses Foeniculum vulgare Venkel 2003 Leemkolk R. van de leaf base (''bulb'') 100 grams twice a week fresh, chopped up Foeniculum vulgare QA horses 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)
horses Glechoma hederacea Hondsdraf 2004 Godeschalk K. herb 1 handful, twice a day fresh Glechoma hederacea QR horses hoest cough good herb doctor DR This was used in combination with steaming with essential oils of Mentha, Juniperus, Eucalyptus.
horses Glycyrrhiza glabra Zoethout 2002 Anonimous rhizome two pieces of root (about 20 g) pour 1/2 litre boiling water on & mix with bran Glycyrrhiza glabra QR horses hoest cough good owner of horse / Cave, overdose can cause high bloodpressure and has hormonal effects
horses Helianthus annuus Zonnebloem 2003 Anonimous processed seeds (sunflower oil) 5-10 cc a day oil; mix with food Helianthus annuus QM horses 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
horses Juniperus communis Jeneverbes 2002 Bakker G. dried fruit a few berries a day in winter dried berry put in the food Juniperus communis QM horses stalbenen voorkomen leg oedema, preventive good owner of stallion/horse breeder Fr Horses legs in the stable look indeed very good, dry.
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2000 Borsten E. seed 1 handful boil in water untill slimy then mix with food Linum usitatissimum QD horses bevordert de rui improves moulting good horse owner UT Cave, can contain prussic acid (HCN) when raw
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Windt D. van der seed 1/2 a cup twice a week boil in water and mix with food Linum usitatissimum QA/QD horses 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
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2002 Groven Y. seed not specified, also oil can be used boil or soak thoroughly and mix with food Linum usitatissimum QD horses stimuleert de rui stimulates moulting good equerry NH Cave, poisenous before being boiled or soaked
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2003 Loots W. seed external use boil the hole seed to mash then apply to wound Linum usitatissimum QD horses 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
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Leeuw L. de 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 horses rotstraal thrush good riding school "H" ZH Longer treatment may be necessary
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2003 Nijenhuis C. 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 horses 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
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2002 Goorbergh S. van den seed 1 tablespoon in the food twice a day boil 1 handful with 3x as much water for 15 min. Linum usitatissimum QD horses 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
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 1998 Wensink I. seed 2 handfuls of seed to 1.5 litres of boiling water solvent, let it cool down then mix with food Linum usitatissimum QA horses 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.
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2002 Pouw S. 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 horses 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
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 1998 Vintges L. seed not specified boil for 5 to 6 hours then mix with the food Linum usitatissimum QV/QD horses 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
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Gulik R. van seed mix with the food once a week boil the seeds to a slimy substance Linum usitatissimum QD/QA horses 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
horses Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2004 Godeschalk K. seed 100 gram a day soak the seeds in hot water then mix with food Linum usitatissimum QA horses koliek preventie prevention of colic good vet DR Soak thoroughly to neutralise HCN; advised for horses with recurrent colics to prevent them
horses Malus pumila Appel (stroop) 2004 Docter D. processed fruit external use twice a day or more apple syrup Malus pumila QD horses 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
horses Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2004 Eekels M. flower heads external:rinse eye;1 handful to 1/2 litre of water boil in water, then sive and use the yellow liquid Matricaria chamomilla QS horses ontstoken ogen inflammation of the eye good mr. H., racing-stable owner ZL A cloth can be soaked in the yellow liquid and then put over the eye, or the eye can be rinsed out with the yellow liquid
horses Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2003 Hems L. dried flowerheads ext:dampen cloth in solvent and dab eyes 2-3 t/d. solvent, soak 30 to 50 grams in 600 ml of water Matricaria chamomilla QS horses ontstoken ogen inflammation of the eye good Horse owner and granddaughter of homeopath NB Always use a fresh cloth for each eye to prevent contamination
horses Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2003 Woord K. dried flowers at will tea (with the flowers) in the drinking water Matricaria chamomilla QD horses 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
horses Matricaria chamomilla Kamille 2001 Henkes I. flowers ext: application on the eye solvent, tea made as normal tea Matricaria chamomilla QS horses ontstoken oog door vliegen inflammation of the eye due to flies good home for horses NH Make tea, let it cool and dab onto the eye
horses MELL Honey Honing 2001 Holdtgrefe L. / 1-2 tablespoons a day over the normal food honey MELL Honey QD/QV horses griep, kleine brandwonden, algehele versterking influenza, minor burns, improves general health good horse food supplier BE Also known to have a relaxing effect
horses Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2004 Eekels M. 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 horses 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
horses Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2003 Stormink E. essential oil 1 drop mixed with the food mix the oil with 1 teaspoon of honey Mentha piperita QA horses 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
horses Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2004 Hafkenscheid G. herb 1 drop of ess oil 1 drop of peppermint-oil mixed with honey-water Mentha piperita QA horses koliek colic good mr. H., horse trainer ZL Mild colic will be cured in 15 minutes
horses Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2004 Akker S. van den processed herb 5 at first, then 1 or 2 every 10 min. for 2 hours peppermints (sweets) Mentha piperita QA horses 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.
horses MFS  Humulus  etc Gerst, mout, hop, gist 2004 Hagestein L. processed a dash of guinness over the food beer (guinness) MFS  Humulus  etc QD/QV horses algehele versterking, mooie vacht improves general health and improves shine on coat good mr. D., horse stable (from father) NB Except for having a beneficial effect on the coat it is also beneficial for the heart, blood circulation and the digestive track
horses MFS (3 herbs) Eucalyptus etc Eucalyptus, munt, kamfer 2000 Vos K. processed leaves and bark rub a thin layer on the point of injury gel (muscle-gel) MFS (3 herbs) Eucalyptus etc QM horses sport/werk blessure sporting/work injury of muscles, tentdons or joint good horse owner, from friends DR Composition: Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha piperita and Cinnamomum camphora. Gel improves bloodflow causing injuries to heal quicker
horses MFS (3 herbs) Glycyrrhiza etc Zoethout, fenegriek, knoflook 2000 Vos K. root,seed, bulb 2 to 4 measurements (amount unknown)  a day commercial product MFS (3 herbs) Glycyrrhiza etc QR horses hoest cough good horse owner, from vet DR Composition: Trigonella foenum graecum, Allium sativum, Glycyrrhiza glabra. To be mixed in with food.
horses MFS (3 herbs) Valeriana etc Valeriaan/st. janskruid/hop 2000 Horst L. van der root/herb/flower 15 drops of each tincture twice a day tinctures for human use (dayly 2 x 30 dr) MFS (3 herbs) Valeriana etc QN horses houdt het dier rustig make animal placid to enable injury to heal not yet established owner of horse on advice of vet UT Combination: Valeriana officinalis, Hypericum perforatum, Humulus lupulus, human dose 2 x 30 drops/day; horse dose: 2 x 15 dr/day
horses MFS (4 herbs) Allium cepa etc Ui, zonnedauw, wilde tijm, rode zonnehoed 2000 Trommel E. bulb/herb 25 drops 2 to 4 times a day, mixed with the food commercial product sold by vet MFS (4 herbs) Allium cepa etc QR horses hoest cough good stud-farm, from naturopathic vet DR Composition: Allium cepa, Drosera rotundifolia, Thymus vulgarus and Echinacea angustifolia.
horses MFS Humulus lupulus etc Hop 2004 Das D. processed 1 or 2 bottles (about half a liter) beer MFS Humulus lupulus etc QA horses 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
horses Nicotiana tabacum Tabak 2004 Bartels J. leaf enema; not specified enema Nicotiana tabacum QA horses koliek colic good former farmer mr. W NB Cave, toxic remedy, given as enema when a horse had a colic during ploughing
horses Pisum sativum Spliterwt 2002 Groven Y. peas 1 handful a day for a week or 2 raw Pisum sativum QR/QI horses griep/verkoudheid influenza/cough good shetland pony breeder NH Cave, toxicity of raw peas
horses Plantago lanceolata Smalle weegbree 2003 Zwager S. herb a few leaves once or twice a day fresh but bruised Plantago lanceolata QD horses kleine wondjes small wounds good horse owner, from grandparents NB Wounds often from eating leaves of blackberry bushes
horses Plantago major/lanceolata Weegbree 2003 Wiering W. herb external use fresh, bruised herb Plantago major/lanceolata QD horses muggen bulten mosquito bites good mrs. M. C., horse trainer NB Bruise the leaves and rub on to the swollen area
horses Quercus robur Eik 2004 Bartels J. leaves not specified make tea from the leaves Quercus robur QA horses 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.
horses Quercus robur Eik 2000 Bles S. bark external: wash tail and mane once a day luke-warm decoction (externum) Quercus robur QD horses 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.
horses Rubus idaeus Framboos 2004 Driessen H. dried leaves let horse drink at will solvent, normal tea made from dried leaves Rubus idaeus QG horses voorbereiding van de merrie op de geboorte to prepare the horse for giving birth good farmer FR Cave, if the leaves are not dried properly they can contain toxins that will make the animal sick
horses Salix alba Schietwilg 2003 Woord K. bark/branches at will fresh Salix alba QM horses gewrichtsontsteking arthritis good stable vD, from mr. T. B., vet UT Place some branches in the stable and let the horses gnaw the bark off
horses Solidago virgaurea Echte Guldenroede 1998 Wensink I. herb 1 handful of herbs (3 bowls of tea) a day solvent, tea, made with  boiling water Solidago virgaurea QM/QG horses stalbenen/nier problemen leg oedema, kidney problems good E. H., horse owner, from naturopath GE Give the horse 1 bowl of tea (do not sive) over it's food 3 times a day, the tea has a strong diuretic effect
horses Symphytum officinale Smeerwortel 2000 Janssen M. root 1 handful a day in the food for 10 days chop up the root and boil in water till slimy Symphytum officinale QM horses gebroken been broken leg, multiple fractures good trainer of horses BE Cave, toxic alkaloids in root. But clearly stimulates the production of new bone.
horses Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2003 Zwager S. herb a handful a day fresh Taraxacum officinalis QA/QB horses 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
horses Taraxacum officinalis Paardenbloem 2004 Slot Y. herb "a basket" full twice a day fresh Taraxacum officinalis QA/QG horses 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.
horses Trigonella foenum-graecum Fenegriek 2000 Ewijk T. van seed 1 tablespoon mixed with the food twice a day powdered dried seed Trigonella foenum-graecum QR horses hoest cough satisfactory owner of horses FL In case of weight loss due to exercise: feed 3 tablespoons a day
horses Trigonella foenum-graecum Fenegriek 2003 Anonimous seed 20 grams a day from october 'till march mix the seeds with the food Trigonella foenum-graecum QR horses voorkomt verkoudheid en problemen met de luchtwegen prevents colds or respiratory problems good horse owner GE Animals sometimes still catch a cold but a lot less frequently
horses Trigonella foenum-graecum Foenegriek 2004 Gulik R. van seed mix 1 tablespoon a day with the food untill cured dried powdered seed Trigonella foenum-graecum QR horses hoest/verkoudheid cough/cold good mr. P., horse trainer/stable owner NB To prevent illness mix 1 tablespoon of seeds with the food once a week
horses Trigonella foenum-graecum Fenegriek 2001 Brinkmann M. dried seeds 30/40 gram twice a day powder Trigonella foenum-graecum QR horses hoest cough not good owner/trainer of horses LI Many horse owners use this for cough but she had no success.
horses Trigonella foenum-graecum Fenegriek 2000 Evers E. seeds 75 gram a day for one week powdered and combined with garlic powder Trigonella foenum-graecum QR horses allergische hoest allergic cough good horse owner UT Has a soothing effect on the trachea
horses Urtica dioica Brandnetel 2000 Mulder N. dried leaves depends on size and health of the animal mix in with the food once a day for 2 weeks Urtica dioica QV horses reiniging voor training purification before training good race horse trainer NH Enables the horses to get back into shape quicker; only used for race horses
horses Urtica dioica Brandnetel 2001 Eynden K. van der young shoots 20 to 30 grams a day (2 handfulls) in febr-march dried young shoots Urtica dioica QV horses algehele versterking na de winter improves general health after the winter period good owner of horse BE Use at the end of winter (February-March)
horses Urtica urens Brandnetel 2003 Lasierra B. herb give some handfuls on the food for just a few days dried, then fed along with the normal food Urtica urens QD horses 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
horses Urtica urens Brandnetel 2004 Spanje F. van dried herb (tips) 1 handful a day for 3 weeks dried Urtica urens QV horses versnelt herstel na ziekte for a speedy recovery good horse owner ZH Also given in spring to improve general health
horses Urtica urens/dioica Brandnetel 2004 Windt D. van der herb a handful a day fresh or dried Urtica urens/dioica QG horses verhoogt de melkgift increases lactation good mrs S., horse owner ZH Also improves the mare's general health after giving birth
horses Urtica urens/dioica Brandnetel 2004 Huijben K. 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 horses bevordert de rui improves moulting good mrs. D., pedagogic therapeutic horsecentre ZH Nettles are also high in vitamins and minerals and they cleanse the blood: improve condition
horses Urtica urens/dioica Brandnetel 2004 Slot Y. herb (tips) 50 ml twice a day; strength not specified solvent, normal tea preparation Urtica urens/dioica QR horses hoest cough inconclusive horse owner, from horse magazine NH Was given to the horse for 4 weeks. There was a notable improvement after 2 weeks. In the magazine plantain was added.
horses Urtica urens/dioica Brandnetel 2004 Eekels M. dried herb let horse take at will dried herb was put on the ground before her Urtica urens/dioica QG horses voorkomt stuwing in de borsten to prevent swelling of the udders after weaning inconclusive mr. H., racing-stable owner ZL Also prevents mastitis
horses, dogs Potentilla erecta Tormentil 2000 Borsten E. root 20 drops twice a day phase out to once a day tincture (sold for human use) Potentilla erecta QA horses, dogs 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
pigs Rumex acetosa Wilde veldzuring 2004 Janssen A. fresh herb 1 handful a day fresh Rumex acetosa QA/QI pigs 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
pigs Urtica urens Brandnetel 2002 London O. leaf 1 leaf fresh Urtica urens QD/QG pigs voorkomt mastitis prevents mastitis good farmer, pigs NH Rub the leaf against the nipple, the sow will allow the piglets to suckle in order to relieve the burning sensation
pigs Urtica urens & Lamium album Brandnetel en witte dovenetel 2003 Hermus K. herb 1 handful (about 100 grams), twice a day fresh, but wait for the foliage to wilt. Urtica urens & Lamium album QG/QB pigs na de bevalling. Bevordert de aanmaak van bloed stimulates blood-production after giving birth good mr. D., biological pig farmer NB Nettles are at their most curative when picked in early spring
pigs/sows MFS  Juniperus etc Jeneverbes, tarwe, gerst, engelwortel, st.janskruid 2004 Hagestein L. processed 1 glass of jonge jenever over the food alcohol based beverage (Dutch gin, jenever) MFS  Juniperus etc QN pigs/sows brandzeugen to prevent sow from killing piglets good, no known side-effects mr. S., pig farmer NB Jonge jenever can contain up to 14 different herbs which are not specified on the label
rabbits Allium cepa Ui 2001 Friedenberg A. bulb twice a day a handful raw Allium cepa QR rabbits slijm in de neus nasal mucus good petting zoo, Maarssen UT One handfull mixed with mint
rabbits Apium graveolens Selderij 2002 London O. herb 1 handful, 2 or 3 times a day, for 1 week fresh Apium graveolens QA rabbits waterzucht dropsy good breeder of rabbits NH Do this for the duration of one week or shorter if the symptoms subside quicker
rabbits Artemisia absinthium Absint-alsem 2004 Joosen M. 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 rabbits ontworming vermicide good rabbit owner; read it in a herbal NB Cave, abortive.
rabbits Mentha piperita Pepermunt 2001 Friedenberg A. herb twice a day fresh Mentha piperita QR rabbits slijm in de neus nasal mucus good petting zoo, Maarssen UT One handfull mixed with onion
rabbits Petroselinum crispum Peterselie 2004 Vlaardingerbroek K. herb in stead of food for 1 day (after fasting 1 day) mix parsley with hey Petroselinum crispum QA rabbits diarree diarrhoea good owner of pet shop ZL Remedy for young rabbits in shop that have just arrived and get diarrhoea
rabbits Sarothamnus scoparius Brem 2002 Genabeek B. van twig, without buds or flowers one twig (30 cm long) a day untill better fresh Sarothamnus scoparius QA rabbits diarree diarrhoea good/ mr. A., old horse/sheep farmer DR Cave, the flowers are poisonous
rabbits Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2002 Genabeek B. van entire herb 1 or 2 big ones or 6 small ones fresh Taraxacum officinalis QG rabbits stimuleert de melkgift stimulates lactation good mr. G., rabbit breeder DR The rabbits really enjoy eating the dandylions
sheep Allium cepa Ui 2001 Oirschot v. E. bulb just mix some with the food raw Allium cepa QP sheep 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
sheep Calendula officinalis Goudsbloem 2004 Vermeulen L. flowerheads a thin layer twice a day for 2 weeks ointment (home made or bought) Calendula officinalis QD sheep wonden wounds good biological farm "de Doornhof" ZH They used to make the ointment themselves but now they buy it ready-made
sheep Ilex aquifolium Hulst 2002 Smit A. foliage No dosage: a few branches strung up in stable picked and strung up in stable Ilex aquifolium QD sheep 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.
sheep Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2002 Ooijen B. van 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 sheep 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
sheep Linum usitatissimum Lijnzaad/vlas 2001 Oirschot v. E. seed several times a day, give only the slime boil the seeds in water 'till slimy, give fresh Linum usitatissimum QA sheep ontstekingen in de darm bowel sores good biological sheep farmers, from vet NB Serve the slime immediately after cooling; cured a very sick sheep
sheep Plantago major Grote weegbree 2004 Akker S. van den fresh leaf ext:depends on the size of the wound;refresh daily fresh leaves bound to the wound Plantago major QD sheep wondjes op de poten wounded legs good farmer, old OV Before putting a dressing on the wound it must be cleaned thoroughly
sheep Salvia officinalis Salie 2002 Gerrtise M. dried herb 2 handfuls prepare 2 l. tea and mix with 6 l. water Salvia officinalis QA/QG sheep 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
sheep Tanacetum vulgare Boerenwormkruid 2002 Murk I. flowers and leaves not remembered fresh Tanacetum vulgare QP sheep wormen worms good farmer; old woman, from her father NB Cave, toxicity of herb
sheep Taraxacum officinalis Paardebloem 2002 Ooijen B. van herb at will (zoopharmacognostic use) fresh Taraxacum officinalis QG/QV sheep weer op krachten komen na bevaling to regain strength after giving birth good shepherd Texel NH Sheep put on place were there grow a lot of herbs and chose dandelions (the flowerheads first) and then plantain
sheep, calves Salvia officinalis Salie 2000 Bles S. leaves ext: twice a day: rinse or wet make strong tea and add 2 spoons of honey Salvia officinalis QD sheep, calves 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

                          

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