Herbs For Pets

Echinacea is a very popular plant, and you may already be familiar with it. You can find them as purple, daisy-like flowers in your garden, favorite teas or cough drops you take for colds. Humans and furry friends alike can benefit from echinacea as holistic support. We’re here to help you better understand the benefits...

No, we’re not talking about the sweet treat. We’re talking about the herb. Glycyrrhiza glabra to be exact. Licorice is considered to be one of the most useful herbal medicines for humans, but does it have the same benefits for pets? If it does, is licorice safe for pets? Not to worry, we’re here to...

Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale), we see them all the time at our local parks and on the streets. Unsuspecting and small, these bright yellow flowers with lush green leaves are actually more powerful than you might think! Good news! It’s totally safe for you and your furkiddo to start using, too! Keep reading to find out...

Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) is a herb that Native Americans have traditionally used as a remedy for various health conditions. Lobelia is known to have multiple medicinal properties and is used as a natural support for humans and pets. Before using lobelia for pets, there are some essential things that pet parents should know first. What...

Don’t let the name of this herb fool you, mace is a herb that comes from the layer between the fruit and the seed of nutmeg. It is often used as a spice in savory dinners and decadent desserts for its flavor similar to cinnamon, pepper, and nutmeg. Not only can mace be used for...

You are likely familiar with Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) as it is commonly used in health products and energy drinks for humans. Siberian Ginseng, or Eleuthero, is a different herb but was given this common name as it was found to have similar actions and benefits in the body as Asian ginseng. You can find...

Gotu kola is a herb also known as Centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, Brahmi, or Asiatic pennywort. Some will even call it “herb of longevity”. It is a herb that is used for medicinal purposes, as well as culinary, and it is native to the wetlands in Asia. You may be familiar with Gotu kola from...

Chamomile is a commonly known plant among humans. Its apple-scented smell appeals to many of us to use it in teas and use this plant’s properties to calm us down, help with digestion and decrease inflammation and discomfort. You may be wondering if chamomile is safe for pets and if it is, does it have...

Eucalyptus is a plant that is known for its refreshing scent and uses in helping to relieve sinus and chest congestion for humans. You may be wondering, “is eucalyptus safe for pets” and if eucalyptus can have the same benefits for our furry friends. There are various factors that come into play to determine an...

Lavender is a popular scent and ingredient in many health and wellness products for humans, but many pet parents may be wondering, “is lavender safe for pets? The History of Lavender Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is part of the mint family. It is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa and is grown all over due to...