I choose and use herbs and herbal blends from Land of Havilah when available. Mountain rose herbs and Dr Christopher are a few other good clean source.
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If you want to learn more about how to use herbs and ess. oils in your herd, LOH has a series of classes available. By clicking this link and signing up, as an affiliate, I may receive a small % commission.
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Some very popular and easy to grow plants/wormers would be pumpkin seed, garlic, wormwood (use the very mild member of this family called Sweet Annie), wild mustard, ginger root, tea (yes the tea you drink), and parsley. Basil, Black Walnut (inner hull powder or pieces)
Calendula (leaves) { this blew my mind, Calendula is pot marigold, how cool is that}, Cinnamon, Fennel, Garlic (bulbs and the leaves), Horseradish (root or leaves), Peppermint, Sorrel, Tansy
Antibiotic/Antiviral Herbs Basil, Calendula, Cinnamon, Echinacea (root and leaves)
Elder, Garlic, Myrrh, Olive Leaf, Tea Tree (eucalyptus)
Kidding raspberry leaf and nettle. Fresh or dried, these herbs help to tone the uterus a couple of weeks before and after kidding, and helps with milk let down
Increase milk Dill, Fennel, Fenugreek, Nettles, Milk Thistle, Red Raspberry
Stop milk sage (keep that locked up) lol
Mastitis Garlic, echinacea, and ginger given frequently is the best treatment internally and peppermint oil and tea tree oil massaged externally
Respiratory echinacea, peppermint, horehound, combined and given frequently..use equal parts of each, also garlic and Vit C
Diarrhea If it is accompanied by lethargy, fever, chills, etc. or if in young kidsimmediately with slippery elm bark, blackberry leaf, and dill for a day, followed by garlic and echinacea for several days. other options Calendula, Catnip, Chickweed, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Nettle, Yellow Dock
Yogurt is also good to give during and after chemical antibiotic treatments, as those will kill beneficial bacteria in the digestive system where natural herbal antibiotics and antivirals will not.
Edema Dandelion (whole plant, fresh or dried), burdock or yellow dock, chickweed, warm compress.
Urinary Calculi Apple cider vinegar, cranberry, salt
Wounds mix together apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, tea tree oil, and an infusion made from calendula and echinacea, put it in a spray bottle, and spray the affected area several times a day.
Stress / Calming chamomile, Valerian, Lavender,Lemon Balm,Peppermint
Pain Relief/Fever Reducing Herbs Meadowsweet, White Willow, Yarrow, Yucca
Herbs for cough Horehound, Hyssop, Licorice, Myrrh, Peppermint, Tea Tree
Cleansing Herbs Cilantro, Dandelion (root and leaves), Milk Thistle, dill
Infections garlic echinacea
general herb dose
Dosage (Amount):
Dosage goes by the WEIGHT of the creature:
Up to 5# get 1/16th tsp (except in very small animals like hamsters, etc)
5-10# get 1/8th tsp
10-20# get 1/4 tsp
20-75# get 1/4 - 1/2 tsp;
75-150# get 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp;
150-200# get 1 1/2 tsp;
and you bump up the dose by 1/2 tsp for each additional 50#.
PLEASE READ THE PACKAGE DIRECTIONS, SINCE NOT ALL HERBS ARE DOSED AT THE SAME LEVEL.
Tummy Tamer
1 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, acv and molasses in enough water to make 30cc drench 1-2 times a day. Maybe cut in half for younger goats or fed small portions through out the day
Ess.Oil
he following list is a general guide. Like with herbs, I strongly suggest working with an wellness advocate or a vet who is using EO’s in their practice. (the number of vets now using quality EO’s in their practice is growing)
Liver fluke: Myrrh
Tapeworm: Clove/Cinnamon (Note: Clove is one oil we use caution during pregnancy)
Giardiasis: Lavender, Bergamot, Clove, Frankincense, Melaleuca, Oregano, Thyme
General parasite treatment: Cinnamon, Clove and/ or Lemongrass, Wild Orange, Protective blend, Digestive blend, Peppermint (Clove is cautioned during pregnancy)
Intestinal worms: Bergamot, Clove, Geranium, Lemon, Peppermint, Thyme, Roman Chamomile, Thyme (Clove is cautioned during pregnancy)
Recent studies found Wild Orange essential oil actually causes a deformity of the parasite eggs. This prevents most eggs from hatching and the ones that did hatch did not survive. I found this interesting. Two years of using Wild Orange and battling Barber pole worm we have finally found a decrease in worm load. As a matter of fact we have not had a parasite issue for a year. After the battle and losses, this is a very important win for us. It didn't happen overnight, but it happened!
EVOO=Extra Virgin Olive oil FCO= Fractionated Coconut oil
These quality oils can be used:
Orally (one to two drops in EVOO)
Topically (Dilute in FCO to help cover more area and absorb)
Diffused (either with a diffuser or on palms of hand cupped near nose to breath in)
The following oils support the body to address an array of issues:
Immune support blend (OnGuard): used for immune support as well as mastitis, coccidiosis, caseous lymphadenitis (CL), abscesses, bacterial or viral infections, hoof rot or abscess
Digestion support blend (DigestZen): bloat, scours, constipation, internal parasites, milk production, dead worm load
Frankincense: inflammation, cuts, scrapes, tumors, cystic ovaries, pain management, eye conditions, lymphoma, nerve issues
Oregano: abscesses, bacterial or viral infections, fungal infections, parasites
Lemongrass: dehorning, lameness, scours, mastitis, tendon and ligament regeneration, arthritis, fungal infections, bladder infections, edema and fluid retention, parasites
Lavender: burns, scrapes, calming, disinfect, bacterial or viral infection, ringworm and other fungal infections, frostbite, disbudding
Peppermint: digestive issues, scours, internal parasites
Melaleuca (tea tree): ringworm, lacerations, dermatitis, bacterial and fungal infections, mites
***The following blends should be used topically or diffused, Never ORAL***
***Upper resp. Blend (Breathe): allergies, sinus infections, pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, cough
***Balance: stress, fear, showing, anxiety, broken bones, joint pain, tendon and ligament issues, spine alignment
For Mites: Melaleuca (tea tree) I would do five to ten in one tablespoon of carrier and rub on location. Start with five drops and if not strong enough do ten drops next time. Apply two times a day.
Remember, no two companies are alike. Please use due diligence in finding a company you can count on to provide not just pure oils and integrity in business practices, but provide guidance to using them the safest and most effective way. There are many animal therapist, veterinarians, chiropractors, farriers and farmers who use Essential Oils in their practices. Find them near you and talk with them.
I am an affiliate of LOH and may earn a small % from sales purchased off this link.
https://landofhavilahfarm.com/loh/?wpam_id=5
If you want to learn more about how to use herbs and ess. oils in your herd, LOH has a series of classes available. By clicking this link and signing up, as an affiliate, I may receive a small % commission.
https://lohlearning.com/?wpam_id=5
Some very popular and easy to grow plants/wormers would be pumpkin seed, garlic, wormwood (use the very mild member of this family called Sweet Annie), wild mustard, ginger root, tea (yes the tea you drink), and parsley. Basil, Black Walnut (inner hull powder or pieces)
Calendula (leaves) { this blew my mind, Calendula is pot marigold, how cool is that}, Cinnamon, Fennel, Garlic (bulbs and the leaves), Horseradish (root or leaves), Peppermint, Sorrel, Tansy
Antibiotic/Antiviral Herbs Basil, Calendula, Cinnamon, Echinacea (root and leaves)
Elder, Garlic, Myrrh, Olive Leaf, Tea Tree (eucalyptus)
Kidding raspberry leaf and nettle. Fresh or dried, these herbs help to tone the uterus a couple of weeks before and after kidding, and helps with milk let down
Increase milk Dill, Fennel, Fenugreek, Nettles, Milk Thistle, Red Raspberry
Stop milk sage (keep that locked up) lol
Mastitis Garlic, echinacea, and ginger given frequently is the best treatment internally and peppermint oil and tea tree oil massaged externally
Respiratory echinacea, peppermint, horehound, combined and given frequently..use equal parts of each, also garlic and Vit C
Diarrhea If it is accompanied by lethargy, fever, chills, etc. or if in young kidsimmediately with slippery elm bark, blackberry leaf, and dill for a day, followed by garlic and echinacea for several days. other options Calendula, Catnip, Chickweed, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Nettle, Yellow Dock
Yogurt is also good to give during and after chemical antibiotic treatments, as those will kill beneficial bacteria in the digestive system where natural herbal antibiotics and antivirals will not.
Edema Dandelion (whole plant, fresh or dried), burdock or yellow dock, chickweed, warm compress.
Urinary Calculi Apple cider vinegar, cranberry, salt
Wounds mix together apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, tea tree oil, and an infusion made from calendula and echinacea, put it in a spray bottle, and spray the affected area several times a day.
Stress / Calming chamomile, Valerian, Lavender,Lemon Balm,Peppermint
Pain Relief/Fever Reducing Herbs Meadowsweet, White Willow, Yarrow, Yucca
Herbs for cough Horehound, Hyssop, Licorice, Myrrh, Peppermint, Tea Tree
Cleansing Herbs Cilantro, Dandelion (root and leaves), Milk Thistle, dill
Infections garlic echinacea
general herb dose
Dosage (Amount):
Dosage goes by the WEIGHT of the creature:
Up to 5# get 1/16th tsp (except in very small animals like hamsters, etc)
5-10# get 1/8th tsp
10-20# get 1/4 tsp
20-75# get 1/4 - 1/2 tsp;
75-150# get 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp;
150-200# get 1 1/2 tsp;
and you bump up the dose by 1/2 tsp for each additional 50#.
PLEASE READ THE PACKAGE DIRECTIONS, SINCE NOT ALL HERBS ARE DOSED AT THE SAME LEVEL.
Tummy Tamer
1 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, acv and molasses in enough water to make 30cc drench 1-2 times a day. Maybe cut in half for younger goats or fed small portions through out the day
Ess.Oil
he following list is a general guide. Like with herbs, I strongly suggest working with an wellness advocate or a vet who is using EO’s in their practice. (the number of vets now using quality EO’s in their practice is growing)
Liver fluke: Myrrh
Tapeworm: Clove/Cinnamon (Note: Clove is one oil we use caution during pregnancy)
Giardiasis: Lavender, Bergamot, Clove, Frankincense, Melaleuca, Oregano, Thyme
General parasite treatment: Cinnamon, Clove and/ or Lemongrass, Wild Orange, Protective blend, Digestive blend, Peppermint (Clove is cautioned during pregnancy)
Intestinal worms: Bergamot, Clove, Geranium, Lemon, Peppermint, Thyme, Roman Chamomile, Thyme (Clove is cautioned during pregnancy)
Recent studies found Wild Orange essential oil actually causes a deformity of the parasite eggs. This prevents most eggs from hatching and the ones that did hatch did not survive. I found this interesting. Two years of using Wild Orange and battling Barber pole worm we have finally found a decrease in worm load. As a matter of fact we have not had a parasite issue for a year. After the battle and losses, this is a very important win for us. It didn't happen overnight, but it happened!
EVOO=Extra Virgin Olive oil FCO= Fractionated Coconut oil
These quality oils can be used:
Orally (one to two drops in EVOO)
Topically (Dilute in FCO to help cover more area and absorb)
Diffused (either with a diffuser or on palms of hand cupped near nose to breath in)
The following oils support the body to address an array of issues:
Immune support blend (OnGuard): used for immune support as well as mastitis, coccidiosis, caseous lymphadenitis (CL), abscesses, bacterial or viral infections, hoof rot or abscess
Digestion support blend (DigestZen): bloat, scours, constipation, internal parasites, milk production, dead worm load
Frankincense: inflammation, cuts, scrapes, tumors, cystic ovaries, pain management, eye conditions, lymphoma, nerve issues
Oregano: abscesses, bacterial or viral infections, fungal infections, parasites
Lemongrass: dehorning, lameness, scours, mastitis, tendon and ligament regeneration, arthritis, fungal infections, bladder infections, edema and fluid retention, parasites
Lavender: burns, scrapes, calming, disinfect, bacterial or viral infection, ringworm and other fungal infections, frostbite, disbudding
Peppermint: digestive issues, scours, internal parasites
Melaleuca (tea tree): ringworm, lacerations, dermatitis, bacterial and fungal infections, mites
***The following blends should be used topically or diffused, Never ORAL***
***Upper resp. Blend (Breathe): allergies, sinus infections, pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, cough
***Balance: stress, fear, showing, anxiety, broken bones, joint pain, tendon and ligament issues, spine alignment
For Mites: Melaleuca (tea tree) I would do five to ten in one tablespoon of carrier and rub on location. Start with five drops and if not strong enough do ten drops next time. Apply two times a day.
Remember, no two companies are alike. Please use due diligence in finding a company you can count on to provide not just pure oils and integrity in business practices, but provide guidance to using them the safest and most effective way. There are many animal therapist, veterinarians, chiropractors, farriers and farmers who use Essential Oils in their practices. Find them near you and talk with them.