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Medicinal Plants
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Clover (Trifolium spp.)
The whole plant can be fed. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals and proteins. It also has tonic properties.
Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara)
The leaves of the plant can be fed. It has expectorant, it suppresses coughing, sooths inflamed or injured skin and has anti-catarrhal properties. It also reduces irritation and inflammation throughout the gasto-intestinal system and prevents diarrhoea. It reduces the wavelike muscular contractions of the alimentary canal by relaxing the gut lining.
Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale)
It is astringent and has expectorant properties. It is useful in the treatment of respiratory infections as it can help remove mucus from the respiratory tract.
Cornsilk (Zea Mays)
It is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, and is diuretic, soothes inflamed or injured skin and a tonic. It can be used for urinary tract infections and renal calculi.
Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale)
The whole plant can be fed. It has a diurectic action and a stimulating effect on the kidney. The leaves can be fed to help eliminate bladder stones. It is also laxative in action and should generally be fed sparingly.
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