knowledge, training and experience to
become an effective herbalist.
How about DIY herbalism?
Many of us want and need to save our
money, and may understandably surf
the net to discover what remedies can
help our horses or ourselves. There are
several firms run by reputable, qualified
people with trained helpline staff, who
can recommend remedies for many
conditions in both animals and people.
We can visit a health food shop for
ourselves, which will also have ranges
of herbal therapies which can heal
disorders or support our health.
My own experience, however, despite
my family background, is that you can't
beat consulting a qualified medical
herbalist for anything other than minor
ailments. Bear in mind, too, that minor
ailments can escalate into not-so-minor
ones if inappropriately treated. Google
'National Institute of Medical Herbalists'
and you will find a practitioner in your
area.
Treating animals
When it comes to treating animals,
the situation is different. Only vets
are allowed by law to diagnose what
is wrong with your animal, but other
therapists can treat him or her on
referral from a vet in accordance with
that vet's diagnosis. Most vets will agree
to this but I find that some medical
herbalists do not want to treat animals.
They may say they are not allowed to
treat them but
they are - with a
referral.
Go to Google
again and key
in 'veterinary
surgeons medical
herbalists natural
therapists', and
you will find
that there is no
national shortage
of veterinary
practices
which offer
complementary
therapies as well
as conventional
veterinary
services. They will
usually act on a
second-opinion
basis, again on
referral from your
vet so, with a bit
of digging, you'll
find a qualified
herbalist who may
also be a vet.
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Herbs in your
pasture
Horse owners with their own land might
like to sow herb strips in their paddocks,
usually on the highest, driest, sunniest
area, and good seed merchants and
consultants can help with suitable mixes.
Mixing herb seeds in with grass
seeds, however, usually results in the
herbs being smothered by the stronger
grasses.
Next month: homeopathy.
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