ASTRAGALUS 10 - Astragalus is the best herb for immune system enhancement. Immune depression due to varius causes, accompanied by blood deficiency, general weakness and chronic fatigue.
Ingredients: Astragalus, Eleuthero, Ganoderma, Ophiopogon, Ligustrum, Ho-shou-wu, Cistanche, Atractylodes, Licorice, Ginseng, Schizandra, Morus fruit.

EAR DROPS - Inhibits and destroys bacteria or fungus in the ear canal, and relieves pain. Ingredients: Calendula, St. Johns Wort, Mullein, Garlic.

ECHINACEA - Kills a broad range of disease-causing viruses, bacteria, fungi and protazoa. It contains a natural broad spectrum antibiotic, Echinacoside. Echinacea boosts the macrophages ability to destroy germs and increases production of T-cells.

GINSENG 18 - General weakness, organ prolapse, poor digestion, low body weight, diarrhea, abdominal distention.
Ingredients: Ginseng, Atractylodes, Hoelen, Astragalus, Dioscorea, Dolichos, Lotus seed, Ginger, Tang-kuei, Licorice, Citrus, Saussurea, Pinellia, Magnolia bark, Galanga, Cimicifuga, Cardamon, Chaenomeles.

LIU WEI DI HUANG WAN - Originated 1500 years ago for improper physical developement in young children. It is a Yin tonic for liver/kidney, which in Chinese medicine is related to bone formation. Also used for chronic low back problems.

LUNG TINCTURE - Various respiratory diseases.
Ingredients: Grindelia, Hyssop, Licorice, Lobelia, Osha, Pleurisy root, Usnea, Yerba-santa, Echinacea, Cayenne.

PEPPERMINT- Relaxes muscles of the digestive system. It is useful in treating nausea, vomiting, flatulence and colic. Rehabilitator Darlene Wimbrow makes it into a tea and administers it diluted in the drinking water of mammals and birds to help with digestive problems. Peppermint is also helpful in lessening anxiety.

SAN QI 17 - Injuries of all types and pain relief. Also eases joint pain and stagnant blood. This formulae increases circulation and should not be used while there exists the threat of internal bleeding. Ingredients: San Qi, Myrrh, Frankincence, Calamus, Curcuma, Persica, Tang-kuei, Red peony, Sappan wood, Cinnamon twig, Kadsura, Acronychia, Eupolyphaga, Carthamus, Rhubarb, Tsou-ma-tai, Licorice.

SPIRULINA - Micro-algae are the highest sources of chlorophyll, protein, beta-carotene, and nucleic acids of any animal or plant food. Spirulina is useful for overcoming deficiencies and offers cleansing action due to its rich chlorophyll content. Its nutrients are easy to digest and absorb (protein digestibility of spirulina is rated at 85% ) .

YUNAN PAIYAO - "secret formulae", stops bleeding internally or externally. Was used alot during the Viet Nam war.

Darlene Wimbrow's herbal care for rabbits - I almost always have domestic rabbits and the preventative care I've used with them I use on the wild ones as well. My rabbits have never shown signs of sickness, and I have had great success with wild rabbits (except when I break down and use antibiotics). The preventatives are:

COMFREY, contains amino acids which are the building blocks of protein, plus the curative substance allantoin. Comfrey fed on a regular basis combats protein deficiencies which lead to many rabbit problems. Comfrey helps cure diarrhea.

PLANTAIN prevents diarrhea as does the feeding of dandelions.

SASSAFRAS, put a limb with the bark intact in a bowl of water. once every two weeks, will prevent digestive upsets and diarrhea in young rabbits still on formula but able to eat some solids.

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