BLACKBERRY -
Both leaves and fruit are extremely tonic and blood cooling, especially
good for pregnant does and very helpful on hot summer's days. Blackberry
leaves also seem to stimulate a failing appetite.
BORAGE 
The two most important things about this herb are the ability to greatly
increase the milk flow of nursing moms and to be mildly laxative.
CHAMOMILE
Very important herb to have around. It's flower is a famed blood
cleanser and pain reducer. It also seems to calm down nervous animals.
My family drinks chamomile tea to soothe upset stomachs. The tea can
also be used as an eyewash for the occasional weepy eye.
COMFREY 
Posesses "Cholin", a very powerful healing agents. Old Farmers call this
wonderful herb by the name of "knit bone". It encourages the natural
healing process and speeds up formation of new bone. Great herb for
sickly, stressed or weakened bunnies. Feed both root and foliage or
apply compress externally to bruised or sprained area.
DANDELION -
On of my personal favorites. Extremely tonic and blood purifying. Booth
root and foliage can be used. The root produces a very pretty colorfast
dye also.
GARLIC
Seems to be the supreme immunization of stock against infectious
diseases. It is highly antiseptic.
Lavender Cardiac complaints, circulation probs, migraine, nervous stress, neurasthenia, neuralgia, exhaustion.
Licorice - gastric inflammation, coughs.
Marigold - bruises, contusion & strains, slowly healing wounds, ulcers, skin diseases, digestive probs, gall bladder complaints.
Marjoram - coughs, inflammation of mouth, throat. Digestive probs, uterine discomfort.
MINT
Dried mint is very good for bunnies with loose stool. It also decreases
milk flow, excellent treat for moms with mastitis or during weaning
time.
NASTURTIUM
Strongly antiseptic. Great tonic and blood cleanser too. Very tasty herb
for humans and animals alike.
Oak - Eczema, diarrhea, hemorrhoid, pro lapse, digestive probs, bleeding of mouth & gums.
OATS -
Great as "baby's first food", low in starch ,high in mineral content,
especially potassium,phosphorus and calcium. Rich in vitamin E and G.
Important for strong teeth,nails and hair. Feed sparingly in summer
though. Eczema, digestive probs, diarrhea, kidney & bladder disorders, neuralgia,
rheumatic complaints. Oleander - heart & circulation probs
PARSLEY -
This herb is very rich in Iron and copper, therefore it enriches the
blood. This
substance is important in the treatment of urinary problems. All parts
of the plant are used,including the roots. Seeds are highly tonic. Roots
are used for constipation and obstruction of the intestines. Inflammation of bladder & kidneys, digestive disorders
Peppermint - flatulence, gall bladder complaints.
Psyllium - bronchitis, coughs, soothing skin application,, digestive probs, constipation.
Purple Coneflower - abscesses, colds chills influenza, mild burns, slowly healing wounds.
RASPBERRY -
Prevention and treatment of female ailments like retained afterbirth.
Improves condition during pregnancy, ensuring speedy and strong birth.
Also wonderful cure for digestive ailments.
ROSEMARY
Nice herb to give during flea season, in case your cat or dog likes to
visit the rabbitry for a chat now and then...low blood pressure, weakness & exhaustion, circulatory probs,
nervousness, indigestion. rheumatic & neuralgic complaints.
Scotch Pine - bronchitis, sinusitis, neuralgia, rheumatism.
Shepherds Purse - uterine disorders & hemorrhage.
Smooth-leaf Elm - dhemorrhage hemorrhoid,hemorrhagea, mouth & throat inflammation, slowly healing wounds.
SORREL 
Another neuralgia herbs. Very cooling and soothing, it is a much
cherished treat in the Summer.
St. John's Wort - neuralgia & rheumatic complaints, gastritis, climacteric complaints, uterine disorders, stress & nerves (long term dosage needed - 1 month at least)
STRAWBERRY -
Whole plant is antiseptic and cooling. Leaves are rich in iron and are
supposed to prevent miscarriage. Externally used for inflamed areas,
rashes and sore eyes.
WILLOW -
The bark of this wonderful tree contains a crystalline
substance called salicin, which cures intestinal inflammation. I place a
fresh branch in my weaning cage every day to prevent stress induced
diarrhea. Rabbits positivly love the slightly bitter taste and also
enjoy playing with it.
ECHINACEA
Immune system stimulant and
broad spectrum antibiotic. In the lower doses it's the stimulant and in
higher doses acts as an antibiotic.
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