Snowy Angels Herbal Guide

Leaves can be rubbed on insect bites to reduce itching and inflammation. Leaves can also be taken as a warming and uplifting tonic for nervous exhaustion or any cold condition. The juice with an equal quantity of honey can be used for ringworm and itching skin. An infusion (tea) of Basil combined with Wood Betony can be given immediately after birthing to prevent a retained placenta or afterbirth. Harvest before flowering.

Highly recommended for rabbits. It is a digestive aid, helps with wool block and is used for many other things. It is an old remedy which should under no circumstances be discounted. In large doses, comfrey can cause diarrehea and dehydrate the rabbit.

Dandelion is an excellent food given fresh in unlimited quantities. Fresher leaves are better. They are high in vitamins and a great source of Vitamin A. Well known for it's healing capabilities. Stimulate milk production in lactating does and stimulate appetite in general. Can be fed fresh or as a dried leaf.

Lavender is not to be used lightly or frivously in breeding stock. It has a direct effect upon the uterus in helping to expel the contents, dead or alive, as well as being a diuretic. A late birthing doe will benefit from a little Lavender in order to naturally speed the process and it saves using drugs. The flowers are actually a mild tranquilizer, acting upon the heart in easing blood pressure rather than acting upon the brain as an anti-stimulant.

Inhaled or ingested, it treats respiratory conditions. Orally, it relieves nausea, prevents flatulence, alleviates cramping, improves digestion and clears urinary tract infections. Applied to the skin coat, it helps repel insects, treats abscesses, fungal infections, ringworm, lice, scabies, sores, sunburn, dermatitis, earache, wounds inflammation.

Appetite stimulant, aids in good digestion, soothing to stomach, anti-diarrheal, aid for woolblock, good source of calcium.

Usely found in a tablet form. Helps digestion and prevent woolblock symptoms. Children have even been seen sneaking it for a snack.

Anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory.

A diuretic, opens obstructions of the liver and spleen, is good for colic pains and for disorders of the head (whatever they are) and settles the nerves.

Useful for coughs.

Used for colds, eye inflammation, liver stimulant, and used to relax the muscles of the digestive tract and stimulate bile flow so are useful for indigestion, flatulence and colic and similar conditions. Reduces milk flow.

Ideal for exhaustion, weakness, and depression. The stems and leaves invigorate the circulation, stimulate the digestion, and are good for cold conditions. Harvest fresh year-round.

Expels worms. Cautions are to avoid healthy doses of thyme and thyme oil in any form because the herb is a uterine stimulant. Thyme oil can irritate the mucous membranes, so dilute well. Harvest before and during flowering in summer. (Use with extreme Caution)

Keeps the ph of the buns urine acid so that they less chance of kidney trouble, their urine comes out more liquidy. Has also been stated that 1 tsp. of Apple Cider Vingar to the water bottle will also lower ph for buns with conception trouble also helps keep the water in the crock more germ free.