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[Herbal remedies in veterinary phytotherapy]
1Institut für Pharmazeutische Biologie, Universität Heidelberg, Deutschland. Juergen.Reichling@urz.uni-heidelberg.de
Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|August 30, 2001
Summary
Veterinary phytotherapy uses herbal remedies for animal health. This review covers the fundamentals, production, application, and potential side effects of these natural veterinary pharmaceuticals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Ethnobotany
Context:
- Growing interest in natural and alternative therapies for animals.
- Increasing demand for evidence-based phytopharmaceutical options in veterinary practice.
- Need for comprehensive information on herbal remedies for animal health.
Purpose:
- To provide a foundational understanding of veterinary phytotherapy.
- To detail the production and application methods for veterinary herbal remedies.
- To outline potential side effects and safety considerations of phytopharmaceuticals in animals.
Summary:
- Phytotherapy utilizes herbal remedies (phytopharmaceuticals) for treating and preventing illnesses in animals.
- Veterinary professionals and animal owners show increasing interest in this therapeutic approach.
- The review covers essential aspects including production, application, and adverse effects of veterinary phytopharmaceuticals.
Impact:
- Enhances veterinary professionals' knowledge of herbal medicine options.
- Supports informed decision-making regarding the use of phytopharmaceuticals in animal care.
- Contributes to the safe and effective integration of natural remedies into veterinary practice.