calliecritturs
Posted : 3/15/2008 10:14:41 AM
*Either* chammomile (which reduces inflammation and irritation so probably is best in this case) OR peppermint (a soother) are good for tummy.
Since you're seeing intestinal problems I'd add some slippery elm (usually any health store has it -- often in bulk). You can use the chammomile to 'brew' the slippery elm.
don't throw away the wet soggy herbs of the chammomile -- add them to her food (not at all bad tasting)
Slippery elm -- empty the caps if you have to get caps -- about a teas. of slippery elm to about 1/4 c. water (or chammomile) tea -- warm works best.
It becomes a gelatenous goo -- you can add just a tiny bit of broth or even a bit of honey to it -- a spoonful 4 times a day -- great to calm down an irritable intestinal/gastric problem.