Philippine Herbs Used in Small Animal Practice
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Herb  Indication  Preparation and Application     Active Ingredient  Precaution

Niyog (Cocos nucefera)

 

Dehydration  /Dr: Water of 3 young coconuts, + 1c sugar, tid until hydrated; w/o the sugar could be given IV ECF-like   
Abukado (Persea Americana Anemia  /Ff: Feed fruit (except fruit peel)  VitB-complex, Phosphate, Fe, K, minerals   
Malunggay (Moringa oleifera Anemia /Ff: Feed leaves and flowers  Fe, C, Phosphorus, Vits A&C   
Luya (Zingiber officinale) Dirofilaria immitis infection  T/ : Alcoholic extract of rhizome residue, SC  Not yet identified altho has gingerol  Do not use 1 wk prior to and after surgery 
Bawang (Allium sativum Arrhythmia, tachycardia

/Ff: 1 clove/5-15 kg BW/ day

 

Sulfuric compounds, Aliin  Do not use in anemic animals; NOT with high dose VitE and in 1 wk prior to and after surgery 


Philippine Herbs Used in Small Animal Practice
Compiled by M. Leila Santiago-Flores, DVM
Introduction
Preparation and Application of Herbal Medicines
Integumentary System
Gastrointestinal System
Intestinal Parasitism
Respiratory System
Reproductive System
Urinary System
Circulatory System
Ophthalmic Disorders

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