Chamomile Compound ('Baby') Tincture

 Looseness of the bowel may sometimes occur as an acute cleansing eliminative effort by Nature to expel wastes and impurities. In puppies over-eating more often brings it on, though it may be caused through incorrect diet or the irritant properties of chemical preservatives present in most processed dog foods. Gastro-enteritis is the non-specific term for a number of stomach and intestinal disorders that include infections caused by viruses, bacteria and protozoa. The onset is usually sudden and the symptoms generally include nausea, vomiting, wind, abdominal pain and loose stool.

 This formula combines: - Chamomile flowers which have an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-septic action and help to relieve sickness and gastro-intestinal spasm. They are also a mild nerve sedative but tonic to the alimentary canal. Marshmallow root supplies an abundance of mucilage for protection of the mucous membranes. It is very soothing and bland and helps to relieve inflammation of the alimentary canal. Goldenseal is a very versatile herb with a wide sphere of influence. It is noted as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial herb, which also has a bacteriostatic action against staphylococcus. Liquorice has an anti-viral and anti-inflammatory action and is of value in food poisoning.

MARIGOLD/Calendula Tincture (Calendula officinalis)

 The Romans discovered that marigold bloomed on the first day of each month, and, therefore, named it for the calendar - thus, the Latin term, Calendula officinalis. Officinalis is the word to indicate official medical abilities as accepted in a pharmacopoeia.

 Marigold (Calendula officinalis) is noted as an immune stimulant, anti-protazoal, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-spasmodic, anti-haemorrhage and anti-histamine herb. It is well documented for its anti-bacterial action - particularly against staphylococcus and streptococcus infections. Marigold has anti-emetic, anti-cancer, antiseptic, styptic, haemostatic, diaphoretic and anthelmintic action also.

 Marigold is a remedy, which should follow all surgical operations. It may also be taken internally to help relieve enlarged and inflamed lymphatic glands, gastric and duodenal ulcer, jaundice, and gall bladder inflammation. It has proved beneficial in the treatment of painful menstruation, balanitis, vaginal thrush, and inflammation of the rectum, also gum disease, nose bleeds and sebaceous cysts. 

External use of Marigold 'tincture' encourages rapid epithelisation process in damaged skin tissue, rapid wound adhesion and granulation without suppuration. Wounds where the skin has been broken, e.g. laceration with bleeding, respond quickly, as do sores, leg ulcers, abscesses etc. Marigold can also be used to relieve sore nipples in nursing mothers, anal fistula's and inflamed nails, along with bee, wasp and other insect stings. 

Marigold is one of the best herbs for treating local skin problems. It may be used safely wherever there is an inflammation of the skin, whether due to infection or physical damage. It may be used for any external bleeding or wound, bruising or strains. It will also be of benefit in slow-healing wounds and skin ulcers. Marigold has marked anti-fungal activity and may be used both internally and externally to combat such infection.

 The value of Marigold cannot be exaggerated when it comes to treating skin problems. Its properties make it a healing plant that reduces soreness and inflammation whilst acting as an anti-microbial, which makes it a primary first aid herb for any problem.

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