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-We are frequently being asked about alternative, natural and herbal treatment as well as cleaning options being suitable for the care and treatment of birds. Instead of repeatedly answering multiple individual questions, we have compiled the following blog post, which gives hopefully some useful examples. Please note that this list is not thought to be exhaustive.+{{ :blackbird_and_starling.jpeg?200|}}We are frequently being asked about alternative, natural and herbal treatment as well as cleaning options being suitable for the care and treatment of birds. Instead of repeatedly answering multiple individual questions, we have compiled the following blog post, which gives hopefully some useful examples. Please note that this list is not thought to be exhaustive.
  
 <wrap em>Please note that all information provided in this blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your veterinary surgeon, physician, herbologist or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem. Please always consult with a veterinary surgeon or healthcare professional before starting any new supplements or diet, before taking or applying any new medication, or if you suspect that your animal patient or you might have a health problem.</wrap> <wrap em>Please note that all information provided in this blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your veterinary surgeon, physician, herbologist or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem. Please always consult with a veterinary surgeon or healthcare professional before starting any new supplements or diet, before taking or applying any new medication, or if you suspect that your animal patient or you might have a health problem.</wrap>
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 The second part of this blog post contains other natural products or herbs, which can be useful in the treatment of common ailments and diseases. The second part of this blog post contains other natural products or herbs, which can be useful in the treatment of common ailments and diseases.
  
-Aloe+==== Aloe ==== 
 Aloe gel acts as a purgative, bile stimulant, tonic, demulcent, antifungal, styptic, sedative and anthelmintic. When applied topically, Aloe gel can help to heal small cuts, abrasions and skin rashes. Aloe gel acts as a purgative, bile stimulant, tonic, demulcent, antifungal, styptic, sedative and anthelmintic. When applied topically, Aloe gel can help to heal small cuts, abrasions and skin rashes.
  
-Anise or Aniseed+==== Anise or Aniseed ==== 
 If a bird is suffering from constipation, then one can offer an anise infusion or tea instead of the usual drinking water. Anise has got remarkable anticonvulsant effects. Aniseed tea can be used by its own, but can also be combined with Fennel. If a bird is suffering from constipation, then one can offer an anise infusion or tea instead of the usual drinking water. Anise has got remarkable anticonvulsant effects. Aniseed tea can be used by its own, but can also be combined with Fennel.
-Arnica+ 
 +==== Arnica ==== 
 Arnica is well known for its healing properties. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory, healing and circulatory stimulant. Arnica should not be taken internally other than in homeopathic doses and should not be applied to open wounds. It is very useful and efficient in the treatment of painful bruises and in easing acute and chronic joint pain. Arnica is well known for its healing properties. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory, healing and circulatory stimulant. Arnica should not be taken internally other than in homeopathic doses and should not be applied to open wounds. It is very useful and efficient in the treatment of painful bruises and in easing acute and chronic joint pain.
  
-Cayenne+==== Cayenne ==== 
 Cayenne is an overall digestive aid containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, B-complex, calcium, phosphorous and iron. It works as an anti-inflammatory and helps arthritic conditions. Cayenne contains capsaicin, which helps to stimulate the appetite. It is a great natural treatment for sinus congestion. When used topically, cayenne has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Cayenne is an overall digestive aid containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, B-complex, calcium, phosphorous and iron. It works as an anti-inflammatory and helps arthritic conditions. Cayenne contains capsaicin, which helps to stimulate the appetite. It is a great natural treatment for sinus congestion. When used topically, cayenne has potent anti-inflammatory properties.
  
-Chamomile+==== Chamomile ==== 
 Chamomile is known for its anti-inflammtory, antispasmodic, sedative, carminative, antiemetic and antiallergenic actions. An infusion made from the flowers of this plant has proven anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore chamomile infusion or tea is very helpful during the treatment of infectious diseases including sour crop. Chamomile is also very useful in treating diarrhoea caused by a wrong diet. Inhalation of vapours from chamomile tea is a very effective additional treatment against diseases of the respiratory system. Chamomile is one of nature’s safest and mildest sedatives, which can be safely used to calm birds in stressful situations. Chamomile tea can be used for local wound cleansing as well as to flush and clean infected eyes. Chamomile is known for its anti-inflammtory, antispasmodic, sedative, carminative, antiemetic and antiallergenic actions. An infusion made from the flowers of this plant has proven anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore chamomile infusion or tea is very helpful during the treatment of infectious diseases including sour crop. Chamomile is also very useful in treating diarrhoea caused by a wrong diet. Inhalation of vapours from chamomile tea is a very effective additional treatment against diseases of the respiratory system. Chamomile is one of nature’s safest and mildest sedatives, which can be safely used to calm birds in stressful situations. Chamomile tea can be used for local wound cleansing as well as to flush and clean infected eyes.
  
-Cinnamon+==== Cinnamon ==== 
 Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods. Cinnamon powder or oil is thought to have antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. It can be used to prevent and to treat escherichia coli and salmonella infections. It has also been successfully used in pigeons to treat young bird sickness, canker, candida, yeast and aspergillus infections. Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods. Cinnamon powder or oil is thought to have antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. It can be used to prevent and to treat escherichia coli and salmonella infections. It has also been successfully used in pigeons to treat young bird sickness, canker, candida, yeast and aspergillus infections.
  
-Cornstarch+==== Cornstarch ==== 
 Cornstarch, maize starch or corn flour is the starch derived from corn (maize) grain. If a bird has injured a blood feather and is bleeding, one can use unbleached cornstarch instead of styptic powder to stop the bleeding. Press some cornstarch on the spot that is bleeding and put pressure on it for a few seconds. Cornstarch, maize starch or corn flour is the starch derived from corn (maize) grain. If a bird has injured a blood feather and is bleeding, one can use unbleached cornstarch instead of styptic powder to stop the bleeding. Press some cornstarch on the spot that is bleeding and put pressure on it for a few seconds.
  
-Cuttlefish Bone+==== Cuttlefish Bone ==== 
 Cuttlefish bone, or alternatively cleaned empty grounded snail shells, work well as a natural calcium supplement. Cuttlefish bone, also known as cuttlebone, is a hard brittle internal structure or internal shell of cephalopods. Cuttlebone is composed primarily of aragonite. Cuttlebone is very much appreciated in animal care thanks to its high calcium and mineral salt content. It also comes in handy by helping to keep beaks nicely trimmed. Cuttlefish bone, or alternatively cleaned empty grounded snail shells, work well as a natural calcium supplement. Cuttlefish bone, also known as cuttlebone, is a hard brittle internal structure or internal shell of cephalopods. Cuttlebone is composed primarily of aragonite. Cuttlebone is very much appreciated in animal care thanks to its high calcium and mineral salt content. It also comes in handy by helping to keep beaks nicely trimmed.
  
-Echinacea+==== Echinacea ==== 
 Echinacea is known to act as an antibiotic, antiviral, immune stimulant, antiallergenic, lymphatic tonic, anti-inflammatory and wound healer. As it strengthens the immune system, it is also known to speed up the recovery from poxvirus infections and generally of debilitated birds. Echinacea is known to act as an antibiotic, antiviral, immune stimulant, antiallergenic, lymphatic tonic, anti-inflammatory and wound healer. As it strengthens the immune system, it is also known to speed up the recovery from poxvirus infections and generally of debilitated birds.
  
 +==== Eyebright ====
  
-Eyebright 
 Eyebright acts as an anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, anticatarrhal and astringent. An Eyebright infusion or tea can be used as an eye wash to aid discomfort from irritated eyes. Eyebright acts as an anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, anticatarrhal and astringent. An Eyebright infusion or tea can be used as an eye wash to aid discomfort from irritated eyes.
  
-Fennel+==== Fennel ==== 
 Fennel is known to act as a carminative, anticonvulsant, circulatory stimulant, mild expectorant, diuretic and anti-inflammatory. Fennel infusion or tea brings quick relief in cases of constipation, flatulence and colic. It can also help to avoid the production of too much gas inside the crop or abdomen of a bird suffering of a yeast infection. Fennel is in particular useful when raising sensitive hatchlings and nestlings. Fennel is known to act as a carminative, anticonvulsant, circulatory stimulant, mild expectorant, diuretic and anti-inflammatory. Fennel infusion or tea brings quick relief in cases of constipation, flatulence and colic. It can also help to avoid the production of too much gas inside the crop or abdomen of a bird suffering of a yeast infection. Fennel is in particular useful when raising sensitive hatchlings and nestlings.
  
-Flaxseed / Linseed Oil+==== Flaxseed / Linseed Oil ==== 
 Flaxseed oil is high in ALA omega-3 fatty acids, which have been associated with numerous health benefits. Lack of omega-3 fatty acids can increase the risk for inflammatory and metabolic conditions. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to reduce blood pressure and increase the elasticity of arteries. It also may have anti-inflammatory properties. Flaxseed oil, or alternatively cod liver oil, is an essential component in the complex treatment of oiled seabirds, where it helps to protect the intestinal mucosa and aids the rapid discharge of ingested oil. Flaxseed oil is high in ALA omega-3 fatty acids, which have been associated with numerous health benefits. Lack of omega-3 fatty acids can increase the risk for inflammatory and metabolic conditions. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to reduce blood pressure and increase the elasticity of arteries. It also may have anti-inflammatory properties. Flaxseed oil, or alternatively cod liver oil, is an essential component in the complex treatment of oiled seabirds, where it helps to protect the intestinal mucosa and aids the rapid discharge of ingested oil.
  
-Ginger+==== Ginger ==== 
 Ginger is known to be a circulatory stimulant, peripheral vasodilatator, expectorant, antiemetic, antispasmodic, carminative and antiseptic. Ginger has been used to prevent motion sickness when pet birds must travel. A few drops of ginger extract can be added to the water, along with slices of fresh ginger, the night before a planned travel. Ginger is otherwise very useful in treating nausea and regurgitation. Ginger is known to be a circulatory stimulant, peripheral vasodilatator, expectorant, antiemetic, antispasmodic, carminative and antiseptic. Ginger has been used to prevent motion sickness when pet birds must travel. A few drops of ginger extract can be added to the water, along with slices of fresh ginger, the night before a planned travel. Ginger is otherwise very useful in treating nausea and regurgitation.
  
-Lavender Flower+==== Lavender Flower ==== 
 Lavender is known to act as an antiseptic, antibacterial, antidepressant, carminative, relaxant, circulatory stimulant, antispasmodic, analgesic and tonic for the nervous system. Lavender can be used to reduce stress and to aid the digestive system. Lavender is known to eliminate nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect the skin, enhance blood circulation and to treat respiratory problems. Lavender is known to act as an antiseptic, antibacterial, antidepressant, carminative, relaxant, circulatory stimulant, antispasmodic, analgesic and tonic for the nervous system. Lavender can be used to reduce stress and to aid the digestive system. Lavender is known to eliminate nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect the skin, enhance blood circulation and to treat respiratory problems.
  
-Mānuka Honey+==== Mānuka Honey ==== 
 Mānuka honey originates in Australia and New Zealand and is produced by bees that pollinate the native Mānuka bush. Mānuka honey has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidant properties, which makes it the perfect ingredient for wound dressings. Honey protects against damage caused by bacteria. Mānuka honey does also boost the production of special cells that can repair tissue damaged by infection and is known to quickly ease pain caused by inflammation. Mānuka honey originates in Australia and New Zealand and is produced by bees that pollinate the native Mānuka bush. Mānuka honey has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidant properties, which makes it the perfect ingredient for wound dressings. Honey protects against damage caused by bacteria. Mānuka honey does also boost the production of special cells that can repair tissue damaged by infection and is known to quickly ease pain caused by inflammation.
  
 +==== Marigold or Calendula ====
  
-Marigold or Calendula 
 Marigold acts as an astringent, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, immune stimululant, antispasmodic and wound herb. It rapidly heals wounds, abrasions and skin conditions. It is also useful for birds, who are prone to feather plucking and who are suffering of skin allergies. Marigold acts as an astringent, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, immune stimululant, antispasmodic and wound herb. It rapidly heals wounds, abrasions and skin conditions. It is also useful for birds, who are prone to feather plucking and who are suffering of skin allergies.
  
 +==== Passion Flower ====
  
-Passion Flower 
 Passion flower acts as a sedative, spasmodic, vasodilator, analgesic and tranquilliser. It is therefore used to calm nervousness and anxiety and to reduce pain. Passion flower is one of the best natural tranquillisers. Hyperactive birds, or those with compulsive behaviour patterns like feather destruction, may benefit from passion flower. Passion flower acts as a sedative, spasmodic, vasodilator, analgesic and tranquilliser. It is therefore used to calm nervousness and anxiety and to reduce pain. Passion flower is one of the best natural tranquillisers. Hyperactive birds, or those with compulsive behaviour patterns like feather destruction, may benefit from passion flower.
  
-Peppermint+==== Peppermint ==== 
 Peppermint is known to act as antispasmodic, digestive tonic, analgesic, antiemetic, bile stimulant, carminative and peripheral vasodilatator. It is a calming and soothing herb, which is useful for anxious or feather plucking birds. Peppermint is also very helpful in cases of digestive upsets. Peppermint is known to act as antispasmodic, digestive tonic, analgesic, antiemetic, bile stimulant, carminative and peripheral vasodilatator. It is a calming and soothing herb, which is useful for anxious or feather plucking birds. Peppermint is also very helpful in cases of digestive upsets.
  
-Ribwort and Common Plantain+==== Ribwort and Common Plantain ==== 
 Ribwort plantain acts as an expectorant, is tonifying to mucous membranes and is known to be antispasmodic and anticatarrhal. Common plantain also acts as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and astringent. Both contain valuable minerals and trace elements and are helpful in boosting the immune system. Applied topically, plantain aids wound healing and reduces the risk of wound infections. Ribwort plantain acts as an expectorant, is tonifying to mucous membranes and is known to be antispasmodic and anticatarrhal. Common plantain also acts as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and astringent. Both contain valuable minerals and trace elements and are helpful in boosting the immune system. Applied topically, plantain aids wound healing and reduces the risk of wound infections.
  
-St John’s Wort+==== St John’s Wort ==== 
 St John’s Wort is known to act as an astringent, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, restoring tonic of the nervous system, antidepressant, antispasmodic and antiviral. It contains hypericum, which has antidepressant properties. It is often used as a natural substitute for Haloperidol in pet birds suffering of feather plucking. St John’s Wort is known to act as an astringent, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, restoring tonic of the nervous system, antidepressant, antispasmodic and antiviral. It contains hypericum, which has antidepressant properties. It is often used as a natural substitute for Haloperidol in pet birds suffering of feather plucking.
  
-Self-heal+==== Self-heal ==== 
 Self-heal is known to be antibacterial, hypotensive, diuretic, astringent and a potent wound herb. It can be used to stop bleeding and to ease wound inflammation. Self-heal is known to be antibacterial, hypotensive, diuretic, astringent and a potent wound herb. It can be used to stop bleeding and to ease wound inflammation.
  
-Thyme+==== Thyme ==== 
 Thyme is known to work as an antiseptic, expectorant, antispasmodic, astringent, antibiotic, antimicrobial, diuretic, antitussive and topical wound herb. Due to its anti-fungicide and fungal suppressive effects, thyme infusion or tea is a very helpful healing remedy during treatment of diseases caused by fungi and yeast. Thyme is also very helpful in patients suffering of diarrhoea. Thyme is known to work as an antiseptic, expectorant, antispasmodic, astringent, antibiotic, antimicrobial, diuretic, antitussive and topical wound herb. Due to its anti-fungicide and fungal suppressive effects, thyme infusion or tea is a very helpful healing remedy during treatment of diseases caused by fungi and yeast. Thyme is also very helpful in patients suffering of diarrhoea.
  
-Valerian+==== Valerian ==== 
 Valerian is known to act as a tranquilliser, antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, hypotensive and carminative. It can be used as a sedative and pain reliever. It is known to be stronger than most other herbal sedatives. Valerian is known to act as a tranquilliser, antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, hypotensive and carminative. It can be used as a sedative and pain reliever. It is known to be stronger than most other herbal sedatives.
  
-Witchhazel+==== Witchhazel ==== 
 Applied topically as a spray, it has astringent and healing properties. It can also be useful to stop external bleeding. It can be used in addition to or as an alternative to aloe vera spray in the treatment of itchy skin. Applied topically as a spray, it has astringent and healing properties. It can also be useful to stop external bleeding. It can be used in addition to or as an alternative to aloe vera spray in the treatment of itchy skin.
  
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