Herbal profile English meaning Dandelion, also known as cow flower, dog flower, sheep flower, milkweed, etc. Latin name Taraxacum officinale from the Composite family (Asteraceae); goes back to the Arabic “Tarakshaqum” – meaning bitter herb Traditional uses The leaves of the dandelion are traditionally used for their diuretic effect in
As soon as the days get warmer, the horses get “spring fever” and you can see horses shedding their winter coats everywhere. It often kicks off as early as February, and by mid-March at the latest, everyone is in the game. Very young and very old horses always take much
Herbal profile Name Green Oat, Oat Herb Latin name Avenae herba Traditional uses for nervous exhaustion, insomnia, anxiety, and feelings of tension; green oat tea is said to lower uric acid levels as part of rheumatism and gout therapy; in humans, it is considered cleansing and diuretic. Scientifically proven application(s)
Herb profile Name Erica, Ling, Bell Heather Latin name Erica; Calluna vulgaris Traditional uses Cystitis, rheumatism, insomnia, allergic eczema, blood purifier, beneficial for skin blemishes: tea for animal skin blemishes, both internally and externally: to be fed to cows with a tendency to lick the ground. Scientifically proven effect(s) Glycoside
Herbal profile: English name Stinging nettle Latin name Urticaceae, mostly small stinging nettle (Urtica urens) or large stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Traditional uses Traditionally, stinging nettle is used as a food (leaves in salads or soups, roasted seeds) or dried as a tea (leaves). Nettle tea has a diuretic effect,
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