No substitute for veterinarian
The medicinal herbs listed here do not replace a visit to the vet, but may only be used as a support.
General
Medicinal plants are not only healthy in certain amounts, but can also aid in the healing of certain diseases.
Like medicines, many medicinal plants are harmful or even toxic when overdosed.
Therefore, as long as these are not expressly bird food plant declared, they must not be fed as fresh food or even in larger quantities.
Overview of medicinal herbs
| Medicinal plant | Effect | Tea | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant, analgesic, digestive | 5 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Common plantain | Molt, bacterial infections, diarrhea, small skin lesions, inflamed eyes. | 5-10 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Nettle | Poisoning (+ clay), minor injuries, analgesic, anti-inflammatory. | 5 min. | Drinking & Bathing |
| Fennel | Mucus in the respiratory tract | Chuck | |
| Daisies | colds, intestines, small wounds, itchy parasite infestation | 10 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Goose cinquefoil | anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent, disinfectant, analgesic, wound healing | 15 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Shepherd’s purse | small skin injuries, injured toes | 5 min. | Eating, Drinking & Bathing |
| Chamomile | small wounds, external inflammations, colds | 5 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Garlic rocket | Reduce worm infestation | Chuck | |
| Lavender | disinfectant, antibacterial, fungicidal | 10 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Lime blossoms | Respiratory tract, cold | 15 min. | Eating, Drinking & Bathing |
| Dandelion | digestive, colds (preventive) | 10 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Marjoram | Infections of the respiratory tract, wounds that are difficult to heal | 5 min. | Eating, drinking and bathing |
| Mint | small wounds and inflammations, colds, mucus of the respiratory organs | 10 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Oregano | Reduce roundworms | 10 min. | Food, drink |
| Marigold | external injuries, bacterial infections | 10 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Rosemary | Wounds, ulcers, inflammations | 5 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Ribwort | Wounds, external inflammations, diarrhea, swollen feet. | 5 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Pansy | Moult, inflammation, bacterial infections | 5 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Thyme | bacterial infections, fungi, small wounds, inflammations, swellings | 10 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
| Lemon balm | outbreaks of diseases (also preventive), injuries | 10 min. | Food, Drink & Bath |
No substitute for drinking water
Teas do not replace drinking water and should not be offered for extended periods of time. Boiled water contains almost no electrolytes and minerals.
- A. Wilbrand: “Futterpflanzen für Vögel“ p. 61ff. (Oertel+Spörer)