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Post by fran on Sept 24, 2006 17:29:40 GMT -1
do any of you use 'alternative' remedies in your first aid kit. what do you use and what for? ie bach flower, aromethaerapy, homeopathy. does anyone use devils claw - waht for and what quantity. any recommendation of a simple basic book that might cover all.
karen
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Post by Debbie on Sept 24, 2006 17:39:58 GMT -1
I constantly reach for quite a few homeopathic remedies...arnica montana, and ignatia amara are in all of my first aid kits, along with nux vomica, and for Blossom's latest teething session, teething tablets. I'm also trained for shiatsu for horse and rider, and will often work meridians, or the entire horse/pony if needed. I've never used the Bach remedies, although I've heard plenty rave about them...and have used lavendar to great effect. I love aromatherapy, but don't have any training in it...just love all the pretty smells  I do have reference books for the alternative modalities, but will not hesitate to phone the vet for a first reference in an emergency. |
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Post by dollylanedales on Sept 24, 2006 20:07:50 GMT -1
I use quite a few remedies. It is surprising what grows in hedgerows that can be used. I use 20mls of Devils claw - that will do up to a 14.2hh.
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Post by jacquidales on Sept 24, 2006 21:17:19 GMT -1
Devils claw, tea tree oil, lavender and several homepathic remedies. Lots of aloe vera. Years ago when I had access to fresh hernbs and leaves, I'd use those also- comfrey etc. They were good for a poultice etc.
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Post by dalesponyrider on Sept 25, 2006 6:19:41 GMT -1
I wouldn't like to be without my arnica gel, for D or me!
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Post by harleydales on Sept 25, 2006 8:32:59 GMT -1
Arnica for pain, graphites for skin, aloe for everything, tea tree for wounds and skin, witch hazel to soothe.
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Post by Daftmare on Sept 25, 2006 14:27:21 GMT -1
i always look to alternative treatments before I call the vet in. I use many different ones arnica being a favourite but herbal stuff such as global herbs products and homeopathic remedies from the health shop. Have used the flower remedies but didnt find them very helpful to be honest.
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Post by akehurstannabel on Sept 25, 2006 17:55:43 GMT -1
I have used arnica, bryonia, rhus tox and good old witchhazel! Jo x
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Post by rebeccajane on Sept 25, 2006 19:01:46 GMT -1
Willow - a whole branch for pain  (goats & ponies), witch hazel - buy it in litr bottles post bath for sore backs, tea tree for loads of things from spots upwards, I have an excellent book for people by the 'Natures Best' firm, as well as my mothers cllection of books for when Im stuck. Have been known to sit in a hot bath stuffed full of comfrey. I use lost of bits of herbal and aromatherapy. Salt water made up fresh with boiling water cooled to blood temp in an old sqeezy bottle is excellent for cleaning wounds, cheap, effective and easy to aim, very good for unwilling patients. |
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Post by harleydales on Sept 28, 2006 11:49:02 GMT -1
Rescue remedy too LOL, for me and them!!
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Post by julie on Sept 28, 2006 19:12:59 GMT -1
ARR linament is my stand by. Homeopathy for horse and stable yad a goos book for £5
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Post by bevbob on Oct 3, 2006 16:05:45 GMT -1
Iv used Graphites for a skin problem that Bobs had, shifted it a treat when all else failed!
He has now developed it again!!! seems to be when the weather turns colder.
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Post by bevbob on Oct 3, 2006 16:06:48 GMT -1
Incidentely, has anyone got any good web sites where you can get homeopathic stuff from that are stronger than over the counter ones??? I use 6c but I think you can get 30c???
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Post by zeldalithgow on Oct 3, 2006 19:02:47 GMT -1
Bev you can 30c in Boots in both their own make and Nelsons
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Post by bevbob on Oct 3, 2006 19:11:00 GMT -1
Oh right, thanks Zelda!
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(goats & ponies), witch hazel - buy it in litr bottles post bath for sore backs, tea tree for loads of things from spots upwards, I have an excellent book for people by the 'Natures Best' firm, as well as my mothers cllection of books for when Im stuck. Have been known to sit in a hot bath stuffed full of comfrey.
