Philippine Herbs Used in Small Animal Practice
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
| Herb | Indication | Preparation and Application | Active Ingredient | Precaution |
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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 |
