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Medicinal Plants
Many plants and herbs have medicinal properties, and these can be given as an alternative or as an adjuct to convential metreatments. The plants can be collected and fed fresh, or purchased in a dried or powered form. The leaves, flowers and stalks of a plant can be made into an fusion by being steeped in boiling water. Herbs can also be made into alcoholic tinctures, or herbal creams. Several herbs with simular properties can be combined to produce powders or tinctures, and these can be given orally, via the food or drinking water.
Agrimony (Agrimonia Euppatoria).
The whole plant may be fed. It is astringent and has tonic properties. It contains iron, vitamins B & K and essential oils. It is also a diuretic.
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Avens (Geum Urbanum)
The whole plant may be fed. It is astringent and has tonic properties.
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Blackberry Bramble
The common blackberry; it's leaves are availbale for feeding all year round. The leaves are one of the best treatments for scours and if the Guinea Pig is otherwise bright, a diet of hay and bramble leaves may be all that is needed to resolve the condition.
Borage (Borago Officinalis)
This plant has expectorant, tonic and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help reduce the body temperature in feverish individuals. It can stimulate milk production in lactation.
Chickweed (Stellaria Media)
The whole plant may be fed. It has anti-rheumatic, astringent and anti-pruritic properties.
Cleavers (Galium Aparine)
More commonly known as "Goose Grass", this plant is diuretic, anti-inflammatory, tonic and astringent. It may be used in cases of renal or bladder calculi and for skin complaints.
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