Icarus
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Post by Icarus on Mar 24, 2008 9:46:05 GMT -5
Cough Relief Tea:
Coughing can be a symptom of more serious conditions such as distemper, worms and lung disorders. It can also be caused by irritation of the mucous membranes. This recipe can help relieve the coughing, but if symptoms persist or worsen, consult your veterinarian.
1 tablespoon licorice root 1 tablespoon slippery elm bark 2 cups water 1 tablespoon borage leaves and flowers 1 tablespoon elder blossoms 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 2 teaspoons honey
Stir the licorice and slippery elm bark into the water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the borage, elder, thyme, and let steep, covered, 10-15 minutes. Strain, add the honey, and let cool. Give two teaspoons of this herbal mix before meals.
Source: Country Wisdom and Know How, Storey Books
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Post by Icarus on Mar 24, 2008 9:46:27 GMT -5
Fleas-Free Lotion
12 lemons 1 gallon water
Slice each of the lemons in half and put them in a 1 gallon jar filled with water. Place this jar in the hot sun for a week, until the lemons begin to turn moldy; then strain and rebottle. Stored in the refrigerator, this infusion will last for several weeks. Run this mixture into all parts of the dog’s body, daily.
Source: Country Wisdom and Know How, Storey Books
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Post by Icarus on Mar 24, 2008 9:46:48 GMT -5
Upset Tummy Tea
This tea can ease the discomfort that accompanies occasional vomiting caused by a mild upset stomach. Of course, if the vomiting is prolonged or excessive, you should take your dog to a veterinarian for a checkup.
1 cup of water 1 teaspoon peppermint leaves 1 pinch powdered ginger 1 pinch powdered cloves
Bring the water to a boil. Pour it over the herbs, cover, and let steep 10 to 15 minutes. Give one to two teaspoons of the tea three times per day. Store any leftover tea in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to two days.
Source: Country Wisdom and Know How, Storey Books
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Post by Icarus on Mar 24, 2008 9:47:08 GMT -5
Pain Relief: This blend, made into a paste, can be applied as a poultice to relieve pain and encourage healing of wounds, bites, stings, and infections.
1 part chamomile flowers 1 part rosemary herb ½ part linseed meal
Combine the ingredients with enough water to make a paste. Apply the paste on a square of sterile gauze. Bind in place with bandages and leave on for several hours or overnight.
Source: Country Wisdom and Know How, Storey Books
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Post by Icarus on Mar 24, 2008 9:47:48 GMT -5
Rosemary Ear Infection Wash:
Rosemary is both antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, and it contains salicin, a natural pain killer.
3 parts rosemary herb 1 part witch hazel
Crush the rosemary with a mortar and pestle. Combine the rosemary and witch hazel and let steep in a warm, dry location for one to two weeks, shaking everyday. Strain. Then rebottle in a container with an airtight lid. Store in a cool, dark location, where the infusion will keep for up to six months.
To use, in the morning, grab a cotton ball with tweezers, dip the cotton ball into the rosemary infusion, and use it to gently swab the ear. Then drop one teaspoon of the infusion into the ear. In the evening, gently swab the ear with a clean cotton ball until it is dry.
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