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Author: Debbie Ray
Article source: http://petszone.info/. Used with author's permission.
Herbology, basically, is the use of herbs in the treatment of many types of illness. Herein the emphasis of treatment is based strongly on the specific use of herbal roots, flowers and leaves to stimulate the healing process. Keep in mind that these herbs are not a form of drug(as in man-made forms, such as aspirin) but are strictly natural in content. Practiced for centuries, herbology is probably one of the most primitive and fundamental uses of specific remedies to treat various illnesses, known today.
How, though, does the knowledge of herbal alternatives tie in with owning an
animal? Think about it for a moment. What do wild animals, or even your pets,
typically do when they are not feeling up to par? Most instinctively seek out
appropriate herbs when they are sick. How many times have you witnessed your dog
eating grasses?
Many man-made drugs are simply compounds based upon active principles found
in many herbs. One simple example could be caffeine found in coffee. Herbalists
differ from most traditional medicinal methods at this point however. Herbalists
believe in the use of the entire substance- not in simply the use of one part. They
believe the whole is much greater than the sum of one or more parts.
Basically, herbs work much slower than traditional medicines(t.m.'s) though they do
many things t.m.'s don't- such as detoxify the body, stimulate movement of the
bowels or urination, and add vitamins and minerals to the patients system which are
already greatly needed.
Herbal remedies have also been used to treat animals over the centuries for such
illnesses as arthritis, worms, diarrhea/constipation, diabetes, epilepsy, mange and
cataracts, among others. Juliette de Bairacli-Levy is an author who emphasizes the
use of herbs in the treatment of many ailments in connection with pets. She also
emphasizes the importance of freshly gathered herbs, natural diet and fasting.
Probably the biggest drawback to herbal therapy would be the amount which must
be administered, the very frequent intervals of administration and the extended
periods of time over which administration must occur. Additionally, many herbs do
not taste good in their natural state and must be disguised in food. Still, if you are
willing to carry out a complete program, administering "medications" at their proper
intervals, herbal alternatives are very effective in treating and curing many types of
ailments. For more information concerning herbs and their uses, contact your
nearest herbalist or herbal store.
Article written and reprinted with permission of: http://www.pedigreedpups.com/
Purebred Dogs, Puppies and Dog Breeders - "Your New Best Friend"
Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. Debbie Ray, owner of: http://www.pedigreedpups.com is a lifetime dog lover and
owner and breeder of german shepherd dogs for over 15 years.
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