The seeds also contain trace amounts of limonene, a compound that can be effective in repelling fleas. Teas or tincture preparations of the long (hard to dig) taproot are often used by vet- erinary herbalists as a diuretic to help rid the body of excess waste. It is also frequently used in the holistic treatment of arthritis.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
With its lance-shaped leaves and clus- ters of small, white to pink blossoms, valerian is attractive to us as well as to bees and other pollinators. Roots are stringy, brown and earthily pungent. Plants can grow in excess of five feet, lending themselves as shade-bearing companions to shorter plants that need respite from afternoon sunshine.
in the herbal realm, reach for it when the dog is freaking out due to thun- derstorms, a trip to the groomer or the dreaded holiday fireworks (Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology). Valer-
ian helps calm their stomachs, as well as their moods. It is also useful for cats that manifest their anxieties in the form of digestive upset.
Dandelion Bonus (Taraxacum
officinale)
Hardiness: Zone 4. This hardy herb can survive even the harsh winters of south- ern Canada and maritime Alaska.
Growing tips: Put it in the middle of the garden, where it can stand and de- mand attention from pollinators. Valer- ian is easy to grow from transplants and needs full sun.
Parts used: Preparations primarily involve the fall root. The upper parts of the plant make weaker medicine.
Uses: Long regarded by herbalists as one of the most reliable calming agents
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