3. Ginseng
For the nutritive reason of listing Ginseng, as our pets age it can be that their intestines’ ability to absorb nutrients declines result- ing in undernourishment which reduces energy and alertness and increases risk of illness. Ginseng is known as an appetite stimulant and studies have shown it can increase the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients. It contains strong antioxidant components that help the body to recover from stress, fatigue and illness, and sapo- nins that are anti-infl ammatory and help to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Another component in ginseng root is geranium that has a powerful hydrogenating effect on the body, especially the liver.
4. Burdock Root
This is as common as any weed and grows in almost any unculti- vated space. Medicine from the root is viable only from fi rst year plants. Burdock is most valuable for skin conditions and should be used over a long period of time to remove systemic imbalance causing skin problems. Part of the action of this herb is through the bitter stimulation of digestive juices and bile secretion, to aid digestion and appetite, and absorbs toxins from the bowel. As a food, the root is delicious and cooks up a lot like a potato in a stew but with a mild, sweet, mucilaginous fl avor. Pets consume this with great ease in a powdered state or cooked fresh. It is high in carbohydrates and inulin, very high in iron, magnesium, silicon, thiamine, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and chromium. Burdock is also a cleansing herb with a balanced mineral content.
5. Turmeric Root
Turmeric is the major spice found in most curry powders and is easily identifi ed by its stark yellow/orange color. It is known for the anti-infl ammatory properties and is antiarthritic, used to treat bruises, infl ammatory bowel disease, ulcers and is antiseptic. The nutritive effects are many including cleansing the colon of parasites , helping to rid the body of yeast infections, treats infl am- mation in the digestive system, helps eliminate fl atulence, and increases the production of enzymes in the liver that metabolize toxins. It is high in calories, fat, magnesium, manganese, niacin, potassium, selenium, silicon and sodium and has many other minerals and vitamins. Turmeric can be used as a fresh root grated in food, cooked in broths and added to the food, powdered or in an extract. Use in small amounts with dogs to prevent digestive upset.
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