![]() ![]() As scientists we evaluated technology already developed by farmers or community members. Our research co-operatively documented and validated (in a non-experimental way) the ethnoveterinary medicines used by livestock farmers in British Columbia. Hedera helix and Alchemilla vulgaris are fed for retained placenta. Ketosis is treated with Gaultheria shallon, Vaccinium sp., and Symphytum officinale. ![]() Taraxacum officinale, Zea mays, and Symphytum officinale are used for udder edema. Anethum graveolens and Rubus sp., are given for increased milk production. Mastitis is treated with Achillea millefolium, Arctium lappa, Salix alba, Teucrium scorodonia and Galium aparine. The following plants are used for diarrhea and scours: Plantago major, Calendula officinalis, Urtica dioica, Symphytum officinale, Pinus ponderosa, Potentilla pacifica, Althaea officinalis, Anethum graveolens, Salix alba and Ulmus fulva. Syzygium aromaticum and Pseudotsuga menziesii are used for coccidiosis. Wounds and injuries are treated with Bovista spp., Usnea longissima, Calendula officinalis, Arnica sp., Malva sp., Prunella vulgaris, Echinacea purpurea, Berberis aquifolium/ Mahonia aquifolium, Achillea millefolium, Capsella bursa- pastoris, Hypericum perforatum, Lavandula officinalis, Symphytum officinale and Curcuma longa. Euphrasia officinalis and Matricaria chamomilla are used for eye problems. Curcuma longa L., Salix scouleriana and Salix lucida are used for caprine arthritis and caprine arthritis encephalitis. The following plants are used for abscesses: Berberis aquifolium/ Mahonia aquifolium Echinacea purpurea, Symphytum officinale, Bovista pila, Bovista plumbea, Achillea millefolium and Usnea longissima. There are 128 plants used for ruminant health and diets, representing several plant families. ![]()
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