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Safe Herbs for Dogs - Chamomile
Chamomile, German Matricaria recutita (Sunflower family)
 Main ConstituentsThe volatile oil of chamomile contains:
Medicinal Activities
Common Uses in DogsThis herb is safe and mild and it can be used as a sedative even for puppies to alleviate anxiety and insomnia. The herb tea or tincture is useful for indigestion, gas, and vomiting. It's calming property is particularly helpful for cases of indigestive upset resulting from anxiety, nervousness and hyperactivity. A cooled water infusion of the flowers is an excellent topical rinse for the treatment of skin inflammations such as those caused by fleabites, contact allergies, and various bacterial or fungal infections. A quick and easy way treat a dog with inflammed eyes is to steep a chamomile tea bag, let it cool down to a comfortable temperature, soak the tea with a clean cloth and apply it over the dog's eyes several times a day..PrecautionsAlthough this is one of the safest herbs, some dogs are allergic to the plant, so please check for sensitivity first before applying it to your dog. Also limit the use of this herb on pregnant dogs.AvailabilityAvailable in health food stores in the form of water or oil infusion, salve, ointment, tincture.
Related Topics: Safe Herbs for Dogs unsafe herbs for pets How to Make Herbal Remedies References J.A. Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook: Your Comprehensive Reference to the Best Herbs for Healing (Rodale Books, 2000). R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000). M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999). TOP of Chamomile |
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