Bilberry is an under-utilized herb in Western herbalism for dogs, and one I rely on regularly for many reasons, as you will see. I recently did a little Facebook info-series and promised a fuller monograph soon, so here we are. I welcome questions as always. Name: Bilberry, Whortleberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)Family : EricaceaeParts Used: Fruit, leafActions: vasoprotective, antioxidant, […]
Category: Natural Care
Herbs for Digestive Tract Support
Introduction One of the topics I am asked about on a regular basis, is which herbs are useful for “tummy troubles”. A little vague, and much of the time people mean intestinal (diarrhea, gas, constipation) but reflux and regurgitation are also common themes. Symptoms may be mild, moderate or even severe, but they are always […]
Natural Shampoo — DIY for every dog
Well, at last – I have a spare hour today, and after many requests, thought I’d offer up a few ideas for making your own shampoo. I’ve been asked so many times, and there are mighty good reasons to do so; first off, most commercial shampoos contain a list of 17-syllable chemicals that you do […]