Re: [pyrnet] Re: Herbs & Dogs

["Tracy Bassett" <espinay@dynamite.com.au>]

<<Tracy, does your herb book mention Valerian for dogs>>Sandy White

Valerian - Valeriana officinalis
Parts used: root and rhizome
Actions: sedative, anodyne (pain reliever), antispasmodic, carminative,
hypotensive
Affinities: Nervous system, digestive
Specific Uses: muscle spasms, pain, nervousness, anti-convulsive, curb
agression
Availability: herb and health food stores
Preparation: extract
Cautions and Coments: should not be given in large doses for long periods of
time, as it may cause stomach upset or lethargy.  May have reverse
(stimulant) efects in some subjects.

Tracy Bassett
Canberra, Australia
espinay@dynamite.com.au
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