Re: dosing with herbs

["BE" <betndez@budget.net>]

Joane--Yes, precisely the reasons for my feeding cayenne.  Only the garlic
is for fly control (as well as antimicrobial, antibacterial).  It did sound
from my wording like the cayenne and vinegar were part of the fly control
program.  Sorry!
Betty
-----Original Message-----
From: Joane White <lyoness@castlenet.com>
To: Ridecamp@endurance.net <Ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Saturday, June 05, 1999 7:39 AM
Subject: RC: dosing with herbs


>Dawna,
>
>The problem is the tablets.  Why not use bulk herbs.  They are much less
>expensive and a lot easier to use.  We usually just add the herbal products
>directly to the grain.  If I'm really concerned that a particular herb is
>very fine (ground) and might sift to the bottom or blow away, then I might
>add a little oil to make it stick to the grain to insure that it gets
>consumed.
>
>Most good health food stores carry bulk herbs in either crushed or ground
>form.  They are usually packaged in baggies and have very little odor.
>Because of the significant cost savings, many people buy herbs this way for
>human use and then make their own capsules using blank jelcaps. Look in the
>phone book for a store that advertizes "bulk herbs".
>
>PS to Bill and De--Cayenne (Capsicum in homeopathic form) is considered a
>frontline circulatory stimulant. It is used to increase circulation, ward
>off colds, fight congestion and has some anti-microbial properties.  I
could
>understand Dawna using it for a horse with a "snotty" nose but don't know
>why Betty chose it for fly repellent. Betty--why cayenne?
>
>Joane White
>Price, Utah
>
>
>
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