Herbal Approaches to the Equine Cough
Whether an equine has a simple cough, or a serious chronic disease of which the cough is a symptom, certain herbs can help either cure…
Author: Cynthia Lankenau, DVM, CVA, CVCHM, RH (AHG)
Dr. Cynthia Lankenau received her DVM from Cornell University in 1981, and started studying alternative modalities in 1992. She is certified with the IVAS, AVCA and AHV, and in Chinese Herbal Medicine through the Chi Institute and CIVT. She is a registered herbalist through the American Herbal Guild and is currently working on CIVT’s Western Graduate Herbal program. She is Past President of the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association, and owns a private integrative mixed practice.
Adaptogens for Immune Function Modulation in Horses
Among other things, adaptogenic herbs can modulate the horses response to stress and help regulate the immune system. Many horses today are living with overwhelming…
CASE REPORT USING HERBS TO TREAT HEARTWORM IN A DOG
How herbal therapies were used to successfully treat heartworm disease in a dog that didnt respond to macrocyclic lactones and melarsenoxide. ABSTRACT A case of…
TCVM perspective and treatment of equine metabolic syndrome
More than 20% of all horses are at risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome. This article looks at one case successfully treated with alternative therapies. In…
Using essential oils in accordance with Chinese medicine
With the increased popularity of essential oils, learn how to incorporate them in your veterinary practice to positively affect patient care. Many diseases result from…