Dogs, Herbal Medicine, Recipe
Are herbs necessary for your dog? Or for you too?
For many centuries, in all ancient cultures, healing herbs were simply part of the daily diet. Turmeric, the main ingredient in Indian curry, contains a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory called curcumin, which helps relieve the pain of arthritis. Also cinnamon, caraway and fennel seeds promote digestion. Wild oregano and rosemary act as antiseptics. Rosemary also promotes a lovely coat for your dog.
Animals have instincts that draw them to graze on a particular plant to mend their ills. Your dog's body has a built in system to maintain good health. It is more efficient and effective than any computer could design. A dogs multifaceted system needs certain enzymes, minerals, and vitamins to do its job well. The commercial made dog food contain things our dogs can't digest. Everybody, human and canine alike, must have the fuel it needs for its system to make repairs.
Dogs suffer the same diseases humans do, plus allergies.
Herbs are really concentrated food sources. Since herbs are foods, the body recognizes their nutrients and utilizes them in ways that naturally promote health. It is important to understand that herbs act as assistants. The body will use the nutrients it needs. Herbs should not be thought of as miracle drugs. Many herbal preparations are available from health food stores. Liquid extracts of the herbs can be hidden in tasty foods like cheese or butter.
You can cook your dogs meal once a week or more if you want to. Add herbs to the meal, they can help ease physical symptoms and problems. Both caraway and fennel seeds are digestive aids. Asparagus and parsley are both good for urinary tract. Sage has been credited with soothing skin conditions. Basil works as a decongestant. Aloe gel can be used on itchy hot spots your dog may have. A lavender rinse after a bath or spraying some lavender tea on the coat, reduces oil and that will decrease bacteria and that keeps odors at bay. It also helps skin irritations or wounds.
There is so much to learn about herbs for our pets and ourselves.
Cooking to calm and soothe
2 cups turkey, cooked
2 cups barley, cooked with 3 eggshells
2 tsps chamomile flowers made into a tea
2 tsps parsley
2 cups cooked carrots
1/2 cup olive oil
Mix together and serve. Your dog will thank you. Have fun.
