LAMINITIS - Horses: Similar to Founder of the Feet and occurs for the same reasons. Remove the cause and treat like Founder with Epsom Salts followed by Magnesite or Dolomite in the feed. Horses fed Dolomite regularly should not be affected. Life Threatening - Inflammation of the Sensitive Laminae of the Foot, which is extremely painful. Symptoms: Heat in the Feet, and the Pulse in the Digital Arteries is easy to feel as in Abscesses. Ponies & Miniature Horses especially overweight are particularly susceptible. The Pedal Bone can rotate or sink and penetrate the Sole of the Foot. Causes: Excessive work on hard ground, Excessive Weight bearing on one Leg, Spring or unseasonal flushes of feed in the pasture, too much grain, retained Foetal Membranes after Foaling, Stress & Toxicity. Treatment: Remove from the pasture, if at fault, and generally administer Rescue Remedy and drench with Rosehips Tea at regular intervals. Rosehips are good for Laminitis, as they are high in Vitamin C specific for Stress and exchange between Arterial & Venous Circulation deep in the Capillary Beds in the Foot. N.B: To alleviate the pain quickly have the Vet give Non - Steroidal anti - Inflammatory drugs, as it is important to alleviate the pain & Inflammaton rapidly. * Then give Herbal treatment to ensure this as well to improve Circulation, provide Detoxification and reduce Stress. Stimulate the Normal Circulation by alternately using hot & cold water to Tub the Feet for 10 minutes at a time 3 times in succession, twice daily, and add washing Soda to the water. Keep in a confined area with light exercise by hand. Feed only plain meadow hay or good quality straw or wheaten chaff if Fat, especially Ponies. N.B: Once Laminitis has occurred the Horse is a prime candidate again! Herbs: Hawthorn, Rue & Nettles for the Liver, Devil's Claw as an Analgesic, anti - Inflammatory and for healing. Further Treatment: Keep the Horse on deep sand / 4" that is wet & Cool and out of the Sun.

LAMPAS DOWN - Soft Palate - Horses: Rub Salt into the Roof of the Mouth.

LARYNGITIS / Also see Colds. Symptoms: An Inflammation of the Larynx / Vocal Chords - causing Hoarseness and the loss of the Voice and some difficulty in Swallowing due to a dry sore Throat. Use a Throat Compress. Herbs: Cardamon and other Herbs containing Cineole. Gargle with Fennel, Marjoram, Plantain, Sage & Thyme. Cardamon: contains Cineole an Expectorant to bring relief also in order of potency, Eucalyptus, Spearmint, Rosemary, Sweet Annie, Ginger, Nutmeg, Lavender, Bee Balm, Peppermint & Tansy. Tea: use a selection of these herbs and go heavy on the Ginger and add Pineapple Juice before drinking. Couch Grass - Quack Grass: used for Respiratory Conditions including Laryngitis & Cough. Echinacea - Coneflower: used to relieve and treat this Condition and enhance the Immune System. Elecampane: is an Anti - Septic Expectorant used to assist with Laryngitis. Tea: use equal parts of Elecampane, Horehound & Mullein - 1 teaspoon each per cup of boiling water and steep for 10 minutes or pour 1 cup of cold water over 1 teaspoon of shredded Elecampane and steep for 10 hours and drink 3 times a day. Ginger: try candied Ginger. Horehound: used to treat Coughs and other Respiratory Conditions. Tea: Made from the Leaves & Flower tops 1 -2 teaspoons of the dried herb per cup of boiling water and add Lemon, Liquorice & Stevia. Add a pinch of Stevia to any tea bag instead of Artificial Sweetener. Hot Spicy Foods: used to treat Laryngitis and other Respiratory Conditions. Garlic, Ginger Horseradish & Mustard all assist to relieve Laryngitis especially if there are thick secretions in the airways. Ivy: used for Whooping Cough - use a pinch of the dried Ivy / 0.3gm to relieve Inflammatory conditions of the Respiratory Tract including Laryngitis as it has Expectorant action and assists to minimise Bronchial secretions that can cause Cough & Throat irritation. Knotgrass: Tea: 2 - 3 teaspoons of dried Knotgrass per cup of boiling water to treat sore Throats & Laryngitis. Mallows: use to soothe sore Throats and to treat for Laryngitis, Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat & Bronchitis as they contain Gelatinous fibre, Mucilage that soothes Mucous Membranes and assists to protect from Bacteria & Inflammation. Mullein Flowers: contain constituents that relieve Laryngitis symptoms. Tea: 1 - 2 teaspoons of the dried herb per cup of boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Plantain: used to treat sore Throats, Laryngitis, Cough & Bronchitis. English Plantain especially is an effective Anti - Bacterial, Astringent Throat soother. Dosage: 1 teaspoon per cup of boiling water and steep until cool. Poke Root: Primrose: (N.B: This is not Evening Primrose) 1 - 2 teaspoons of dried Primrose Flowers or 1 teaspoon of the dried Roots as a Respiratory remedy for Laryngitis, Bronchitis, Colds & Coughs. Soapwort: contains Saponins that give pain - relief and is Anti - Inflammatory and may assist Laryngitis. Tea: 1 teaspoon of the dried herb per up of boiling water for treating Respiratory Conditions. Stinging Nettle: Leaves & Root Juice used to treat Asthma, Bronchitis & Hay Fever and the Tea for Laryngitis. Sundew: used against a hacking Cough as it contains a Cough suppressant compound, Carboxy - Oxy - Napthoquinone to calm the Muscle spasms that trigger Coughing and it also contains Plumbagin, which inhibits several types of Bacteria that cause Laryngitis. Thyme: as it is suitable for easing to clean the Mouth & Throat as a Gargle then swallow the liquid to benefit the Digestive System. (Can be combined with Sage to do this.) Compound Infusions: Thyme - 2 parts, Iceland Moss - 4, Dill - 1, Cassia Bark - 1, Nettles - 4.

LEGS - Oedema: Poor Protein - Treatment: Niacin.

LEG - Ulcers / see Bed Sores.

LETHARGY - HORSES: Mini Foals - (5 - 10 ml) straight Tympanall orally and 5 ml in the Rectum. Keep all Horses warm & quiet after removing the cause of the trouble.

LEUCORRHOEA - Symptoms: A whitish Vaginal discharge often with an offensive odour usually associated with debility.

LIBIDO - Cause: Usually due to Anxiety or Depression when the energy is too low or a Hormone Imbalance. Herbs: Damiana: stimulates the Nervous System & Hormonal System as it contains constituents that convert into Hormones in the Body. Ginger & Wild Oats are Stimulating. Vervain: releases Tension & Stress and was originally an Aphrodisiac. Tea: 1 Teaspoon of dried Damiana and 1 teaspoon of dried Vervain in a pot and add 2 1/2 cups of boiling water, steep for 10 minutes, strain and flavour with Ginger, Liquorice or Honey and drink 2 cups a day. Wild Oats:

LICE - Cleanse Hair with Tea Tree Shampoo. Comb Hair with a fine tooth comb. Strong Infusion of Walnut Leaves or Parsley rubbed well into the Hair each day until eradicated. Herbs: Insect Repellent Oil, Neem & Turmeric: Both Vermin killers. Paste: pulverize 4 parts Neem Leaves to 1 part Turmeric Root and rub over the Body and allow to dry, and repeat until not required. Parsley: Pyrethrum: Rosemary: Sweet Flag: has Lice killing properties. The Aromatic Root is pounded into powder and used as a Poultice or rubbed directly into the afflicted areas. Tea Tree Oil, Tea of Quassia, Chips & Walnut Leaves.

Horses: Caused by a lack of Sulphur as artificial fertilisers have inhibited the Sulphur uptake almost totally from Grain. Treatment: 1 x Tablespoon of Sulphur daily will clear them up in a week. If badly infected wash first with a Shampoo. Reduce Sulphur to 1 x Dessertspoon or 1 x Teaspoon daily to keep Lice free.

LIPS - Cracked - Sore - Redness and Swelling of the Mouth or Lips / Cheilosis: Inadequate Vitamins - Treatment: B2 & B3. Cracks at the side of the Mouth - Andular Fissures: Inadequate B Group of Vitamins - Treatment: B2, B3, B6 Iron, Niacin & Riboflavin. Protect against the Sun & Wind. Wipe the Skin of a Cucumber across the Lips a few times or rub Beeswax onto the Lips whenever going outside. The Cause may be a lack of Silica so eat Whole Grains especially Oats, Greens & Turnips. Herbs: Silica - Alfalfa, Nettles & Oat Straw. A common Violet Leaf rubbed onto the Lips gives protection & relieves cracked Lips along with Calendula, Chickweed, Comfrey & Lipeze Ointments.

Herbs & Conditions Liver - Lymphatic

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