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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