I agree. If herbs are used in excessive amounts they can have harmful
effects. However, if used in correct dosages they are effective, safe and
a great alternative to traditional methods.


At 09:28 AM 6/7/01 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi folks...
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>FYI, most herbs that are anthelmintic also carry the same cautions/warnings
>as wormwood.
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>These herbs such as tansy, wormwood and black walnut hull work due to their
>toxic nature...weakening/killing the parasite so it can be expelled from the
>body.
>
>Needless to say, conventional heartworm treatments such as Heartguard and
>Interceptor do have associated risk with their use but I don't want you to
>think that the above mentioned herbs are benign.
>
>For intestinal parasites you can use ground pumpkin seed, grated carrots,
>non-chemically treated diatomaceous earth and/or garlic. These substances
>are low risk, if at all.
>
>Lisa Walk
>Herbs for Animals, LLC - Canine Massage & Herbal Therapies
>36721 West Indian School Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354
>Phone : 623-386-2838 Email: lisa@...
>Webstore: <A
>HREF="http://www.herbsforanimals.com">http://www.herbsforanimals.com</A>
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