Horsetail

Horsetail is a popular fern that has been used as an herbal remedy since the times of the Greek and Roman Empires. Well known to be effective at helping the body heal burns, wounds and sores, horsetail also possesses anti-inflammatory properties and can help stabilize and heal scar tissue. Horsetail has also been found to have antioxidant properties which help fight damaging free radicals.

Calendula

With abundant amounts of flavonoids, Calendula’s plant-based antioxidants protect cells from being damaged by unstable molecules called free radicals. It has been regularly used to fight inflammation, viruses, and bacteria. It is used to treat stomach upset and ulcers, as well as topically to help wounds heal faster, possibly by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the affected area. The dried petals are used in tinctures, ointments, and washes to treat burns, bruises, and cuts, as well as minor infections.

Hypericum

Hypericum perforatum has been intensively investigated for its anti-depressive activity, but dermatological applications also have a long tradition. Topical Hypericum is often used for minor wounds and burns, sunburns, abrasions, bruises, contusions, ulcers, myalgia, and many others. Hypericum helps to improve and increase tissue regeneration in wounds and is also researched and well-known for its abilities to tone and restore the health of nerves, in addition to soothing skin irritations.

Hydrastis

Goldenseal has a history of beneficial uses by indigenous North American populations and later came into prominence among settlers in the 1800s. Today, the plant is most often used topically to help the body deal with local inflammation, and assist with the healing of skin conditions such as rashes, ulcers, wounds infections, itching, eczema, and ringworm. It is also used on wounds and sores because it is so rich in antibacterial properties.

Green Tea

Green tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea is known widely for its antioxidant properties. It also contains polyphenols, which are a class of bioflavonoids, which have been shown to have anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. These polyphenols are also anti-inflammatory. Green tea also contains catechins, which are antioxidants by nature, which have also been shown to function as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents.

Herbal Tinctures of
Horsetail
Hypericum
Calendula
Hydrastis
Green Tea
Combined in a base of Witch Hazel

St John's Wort - improves tissue regeneration in wounds and used to tone and restore the health of the nerves.

Goldenseal - deals with local inflammation. Treats skin conditions such as eczema, ringworm. Also used on wounds and sores.

Horsetail - used on burns, wounds and sores with anti-inflammatory properties. Stabilizes scar tissue.

Witch Hazel - naturally reduces acne, insect bites, blisters. Also used to reduce inflammation. It also possess antioxidant and astringent properties.

Spray on the affected area 2-3 times per day.

Try to avoid having your pet lick the topical off before it gets a chance to soak in.

Test on a small area first to assess tolerance.

Discontinue if the skin appears more red or aggravated after application. This may indicate sensitivity.

Do not spray directly in the eyes or mouth.

The alcohol may sting on open skin, so dilute when necessary. We recommend diluting it for cats.

Adored Beast Apothecary is the culmination of decades of experience in the trenches of holistic healthcare by founder Julie Anne Lee, DCH RCSHom. Julie has spent her life learning and teaching others how to provide healthy, holistic care to our adored beasts.

Julie Anne Lee, DCH has been the owner and practitioner of some of the busiest and long standing holistic Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics in North America, instructor at the College of Animal Homeopathic Medicine, lecturer for the American Homeopathic Veterinary Association, British Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons Association and many more over the last 20 years.

- Owner and practitioner of Adored Beast Veterinary Clinic, the first licensed strictly holistic Veterinary clinic in Canada
- Owner and practitioner, Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital
- Owner and practitioner, Healing Place Veterinary Clinic
- Director of Holistic Wing, Animal Care Clinic with 10 veterinarians and a support staff of 25