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Chamomile Secret Garden Chamomile is an easy-to-grow herb, native to Europe. This robust annual has naturalized and can now be found throughout many parts of the world. In North America, it is commonly found in sunny areas from Canada to the Northern States. Chamomile is a daisy-like flower and blooms from May to October. The flowers, stems and leaves are pleasant tasting and can be used as a tea, dried, in a tincture, or topically. One of the key uses for Chamomile is for gastrointestinal ailments. Its anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent choice for diarrhea, indigestion and gas. It is also a very gentle yet effective wormer which makes it an excellent choice for puppies. As a wormer, it can be used alone or, if more strength is needed, combined with wormwood, aspidium, garlic or black walnut. It is important to note that even natural wormers can create toxicity, so if chamomile is combined with wormwood, aspidium or black walnut, milk thistle seed should also be given to protect the liver. Chamomile is also useful to keep around for puppies who are cutting their teeth. It is an effective analgesic and will help with swollen gums and toothaches. In older dogs or puppies going through growing pains, its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties can make it a useful herb for arthritis and swollen, tender joints. Chamomile might be best known for its sedative properties. It can safely be used, even in young animals, to alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and even aggression. Animal tests have shown that Chamomile can actually cause a reduction in aggression. For dogs with motion sick- ness, it can be used effectively to curb both the anxiety and digestive upset that accompany car travel. Chamomile also contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Along with its anti-inflammatory properties, this makes Chamomile a good choice for sore, reddened ears and can be applied topically or given as a dried herb or tincture. Chamomile can also be applied topically as a tea or salve to speed wound healing and even retains its sedative properties when applied in this manner. Chamomile can also be used to soften the skin and coat and can also alleviate the stress and itch of allergic skin. For this reason, Chamomile is used in many cosmetic products. Overall, Chamomile is an important herb to keep in your cupboard. It is gentle enough for puppies and alleviates many puppy ailments including digestive upset, worms, growing pains and teething pains. Although it is a safe and widely used herb, Chamomile should not be given to pregnant females as it can increase the risk of abortion. It should also not be given to animals on anticoagulants. DNM 42 May/June 2011 | Dogs Naturally Magazine
There’s an exciting event coming that you won’t want to miss. It’s the Nova Scotia Integrative Health Pet Expo, a 2 day wellness event that offers: • • • • Exhibition Hall - Vendors will display their products and services Demonstrations - Acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition and much more Lecture Series - Veterinarians from Atlantic Canada and the US Silent Auction Dartmouth Sportsplex and Holiday Inn Saturday, Oct 8, 9am-5pm & Sunday, Oct 9, 9am-4:30pm Visit www.NSIHPE.com for further information or email NSIHPE@gmail.com Mind · Body · Spirit Have you heard? Nova Scotia Integrative Pet Health Expo
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