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ACROMEGALIA or HYPERSOMATOTROPISM
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The pituitary gland is a small gland in the brain that produces a series of hormones including growth hormone (in short GH).
Excess GH leads to the development of diabetes mellitus (abnormally high sugar levels in the blood), an increase in the size of certain organs such as the liver and heart, as well as physical changes.
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The acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome in dogs was previously called “hemorrhagic gastroenteritis”.
PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUS
American ginseng is a perennial plant that is native to North America and grows naturally in mature forests throughout much of the eastern United States, from New England and Minnesota to Louisiana and Georgia. In Canada, the species is found in Ontario and Quebec (CHARRON & GAGNON, 1991).
Shamans have used this herb in traditional medicine since time immemorial and the Chinese have valued its multiple beneficial effects for centuries.
GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS
American Wintergreen, also known as eastern teaberry, or Gaultheria procumbens is a shrub of the Ericaceae family. It is found in the forests of North America, Canada and China. In traditional medicine, wintergreen essential oil obtained from the leaves is highly valued for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
When our pets age, their central nervous system displays a loss of neurons, brain atrophy and a calcification of the meninges (Head, 2001 ; Roudebush & al, 2005). Most of the atrophy occurs in the cortex. There is a correlation between cortical atrophy and cognitive problems (Rofina & al, 2006) in both humans and dogs (Du & al, 2005 ; Ezekiel & al, 2004). Deposits of platelets of amyloid-beta peptides are also observed. These deposits increase with age and are linked to the severity of the cognitive deficiency (Colle & al, 2000). These amyloid-beta platelets are neurotoxic and compromise normal neuron function. There are also a great many vascular and peri-vascular changes. These can restrict blood flow and the supply of essential nutrients (Gerlach & al, 1994 ; Araujo & al, 2002). As the brain ages, it is less able to fight oxidative stress, a cause of neuron malfunction (Kiaipattanasakul & al, 1997 ; Head & al, 2002). All these tissue changes explain the decline of cognitive function, disorientation, memory loss, disturbance of the day/night cycles and withdrawal.
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Every day the body produces free radicals. This is an integral part of cell, physiological and aerobic metabolism.
Most of these free radicals are formed from the oxygen that helps to produce energy in the mitochondria. They also play a role in the defence against micro-organisms.
When too many are produced, they damage the cell membranes and cause protein and DNA degradation. This leads to the cell death or gene mutations that cause cancers, and promotes ageing and the onset of numerous diseases.
Oxidative stress is linked to a considerable number of pathologies. It is not yet known whether it is the cause or the consequence of conditions such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, chronic renal failure, Crohn’s disease, osteoarthritis, pancreatitis and autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases.
Cynara scolymus, belongs to the Asteraceae family like Milk Thistle or Echinacea. It is a large herbaceous plant, native to southern Europe and northern Africa. Its culture and use in traditional medicine date back to ancient Rome.
Artichoke leaves have always been used for their choleretic, cholagogue, amphocholeretic, diuretic, hepato-protective properties. Today, and particularly in Germany, they are used to fight against hyperlipemia, hypercholesterolemia, digestive disorders, liver and bile diseases. It is an excellent appetite stimulant. It should not be used in patients suffering from gallstones.
Panax ginseng
Ginseng belongs to the Araliaceae family and is native to China and Korea. The root has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years as a tonic for any deficiency of qi, the vital life force.
It is a popular and widely used plant: in 2003 it was estimated that more than six million Americans regularly consumed ginseng products (RADAD & al, 2006).
Shooting of Miloa’s first educational film at the VetTeam veterinary clinic of Dr Alexandre Bongartz…
BRACHYCEPHALIC AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION SYNDROME or BAOS or SORB
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Brachycephalic airway syndrome is also known by the abbreviations SORB (Syndrome Obstructif Respiratoire des Brachycéphales) or BAOS (Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome). Brachycephalic means « short head ».
One talks about a syndrome because it is an association of anomalies that together form an entity that characterizes this pathology.
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Barking is normal canine behaviour, but it can become inappropriate (if it happens too often and is persistent) or may be a symptom of a behavioural problem. In this case, barking is accompanied by other symptoms, which together indicate a behavioural or psychiatric disorder.
CITRUS BERGAMIA
Bergamot is the fruit of the bergamot tree, a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. It looks like a small orange with green color when immature and yellow when ripe. This fruit is mainly grown in Calabria, Italy. Very popular in gastronomy, bergamot subtly flavors the fish and shellfish dishes of great chefs, gives a unique taste to Earl Gray tea and to madeleines from Commercy. It is also the base ingredient of the eau de cologne.
In phytotherapy, the whole fruit, the juice and the peel of the fruit are used, as well as the essential oil of the peel.
VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS
Bilberry (known as blueberry in the US) is a shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family and is found in the forests of Europe and western Asia. It is grown mainly for its berries, but its leaves are also used in herbal medicine.
RIBES NIGRUM
Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum), also known as cassis, belongs to the Grossulariaceae family. Grown for its berries, this dense, bushy shrub reaches a height of 1 m to 1.5 m.
It is native to central Europe and northern Asia, with Europe accounting for 80% of global blackcurrant production. In the Middle Ages, blackcurrant was prized for its therapeutic properties, particularly as a treatment for gout. Today, the leaves, berries and buds are used in herbal medicine.
FUCUS VESICULOSUS
Bladder Wrack or Black tang, Fucus vesiculosus, is a very common brown algae found in cold and temperate waters of coastal and sublittoral regions along the rocky coasts of the northern hemisphere (Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Channel, North Sea and Baltic Sea) (CATARINO & al., 2018).
It is part of the Fucaceae family. It grows half of its time out of the water. It is therefore subject to strong variations in temperature and salinity. It carries airy vesicles or floats called aerocysts which allow it to maintain a certain buoyancy to capture light while remaining attached to its substrate.
PLANTAGO OVATA ou ISPAGHUL
Psyllium was used by the ancient Egyptians for its laxative properties more than 3,000 years ago. Its seeds are harvested from several plants in the Plantaginaceae family, such as Plantago ovata (blond psyllium), which is the most useful for medicinal purposes, Plantago afra and Plantago arenaria (black psyllium). These compact annual herbs with erect stems are mainly grown in India and Iran (blond psyllium), as well as in the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East (black psyllium). The name psyllium comes from the Greek psyllia, meaning “flea”, referring to the small size of the seeds.
It is the seeds that are used in herbal medicine. They are very high in mucilage, a polysaccharide that can absorb up to eight times its volume in water. Mucilage is the main active constituent of the psyllium seed coat (also called the husk or integument), which contains between 20 and 30%.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNICA
Native to the United States, this annual plant in the Papaveraceae family has orange or yellow flowers.
The dried aerial parts and sometimes the roots are used in herbal medicine. It is traditionally used as a sedative, analgesic and antispasmodic, mainly to treat insomnia, incontinence, anxiety and depression.
CANINE VALVE DISEASE
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Canine degenerative valve disease is a serious and very common cardiac disease. As the name suggests, it is caused by deterioration of one or more heart valves. About a third of dogs over the age of 10 and 75% of dogs older than 16 have some form of heart disease
The heart is divided into four chambers. The right side of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the body and pumps it into the lungs where it becomes oxygenated; the left side of the heart receives the oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it throughout the body.
The two sides of the heart are separated by a dividing wall of muscle called the septum. The upper and lower chambers of the heart (the atria and ventricles, respectively) are connected by orifices, or valves. These two “atrioventricular” valves are one-way and should close properly.
This prevents blood flowing back through the system when the heart contracts. The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle is called the tricuspid valve and the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is called the mitral valve. The heart also has two “semilunar” valves that separate the right and left ventricles from the pulmonary artery and aorta (respectively the pulmonary and aortic valves).
The heart is located in the thorax. Acting as a pump, it contracts rhythmically to transport the blood around the body. It is a hollow muscle comprising four cavities. There is a right heart and a left heart, separated by a wall called the septum. Each of these sides is divided into two, with the atria at the top and the ventricles below, separated by valves. The right (tricuspid) valve and the left (mitral) value open and close during contractions.
The right heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body and sends it to the lungs for oxygenation. The left heart receives the oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to all parts of the body. For this reason, it is more developed than the right heart.
CENTELLA ASIATICA
Centella asiatica, Gotu Kola, or Hydrocotyle asiatica L., is a herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is originally from Asia and Oceania where it is very popular.
CENTELLA ASIATICA
Centella asiatica, Gotu Kola, Hydrocatyle of Aziatische waternavel is een kruidachtige plant uit de familie van de Apiaceae die afkomstig is uit Azië en Oceanië en daar heel populair is.
CENTELLA ASIATICA
Centella asiatica, Gotu Kola, or Hydrocotyle asiatica L., is a herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is originally from Asia and Oceania where it is very popular.
CINNAMOMUM CASSIA
Chinese cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia, is a spice derived from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree, a tree of the Lauraceae family. The cinnamon tree can reach 15 m in height. It does not support temperatures below 15 degrees. It is only found in tropical regions. Cinnamon is widely used in perfumery and to flavor dishes, in association with turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, cloves or cardamom.
It is imported from the Orient and has been used for almost 4,000 years. The Chinese cinnamon is the oldest species listed. We find the trace of its therapeutic use in the Chinese pharmacopoeia written 2,700 years ago as well as in the Bible. It is also very important in Ayurvedic medicine. To obtain Chinese cinnamon essential oil, the leafy twig is distilled.
CHLORELLA VULGARIS
Chlorella is a green single-celled microalga belonging to the Chlorellaceae family, and grows naturally in freshwater lakes and streams.
SYZYGIUM AROMATICUM
The Clove or Clove Syzygium aromaticum is part of the Myrtaceae family. They are native to Indonesia and can reach 20 meters in height under natural conditions. Their flowers are tubular, pink in color and button-shaped. They open on a feather duster of white stamens. Flower buds are harvested before they hatch to produce cloves.
UBIQUINONE
A coenzyme is the non-protein part of an enzyme, bound to the enzyme and essential for its proper functioning. CoQ10 is a vital element of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and plays a key role in energy metabolism.
CoQ10 was discovered in the US in 1957, but it was Japanese scientists who first reported its therapeutic properties. Since the 1970s it has been an approved treatment for congestive heart failure in Japan, where it is obtained by fermenting beets with specific yeasts.
ORIGANUM COMPACTUM
Compact oregano or Origanum compactum is an aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is originally from North Africa and more particularly from the Maghreb area. It is widely cultivated and used in Morocco. Compact Oregano essential oil is obtained from the flowering tops.
ORIGANUM COMPACTUM
Compact oregano or Origanum compactum is an aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is originally from North Africa and more particularly from the Maghreb area. It is widely cultivated and used in Morocco. Compact Oregano essential oil is obtained from the flowering tops.
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WHAT IS PERIODONTAL CONSTIPATION?
Constipation is a clinical symptom, not an illness. Patients present with bowel movements that are too infrequent, stools that are too hard and dry, pain or frequent urges to pass stools (tenesmus). The absence of defecation leads to retention of stools, which become impacted and dehydrated.
All breeds, whatever their age or sex, can be affected by constipation. French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers and Manx cats are prone to it, most likely due to lumbosacral malformation. German Shepherds are prone to anal fistulas, which can lead to painful defecation (dyschezia), resulting in constipation. As they get older, unneutered males may develop prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement), which is a common cause of constipation.
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE HOSPITAL, WHERE, HOW AND WHY A SPICE HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING AND STUDIED ASSETS IN THE WORLD!
Curcuma is a perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It comes from South East Asia. In India, this sacred spice, obtained from crushed rhizomes, has been used for its many virtues for more than 4.000 years.
Its active ingredient is curcumin or diferuloylmethane, orange yellow pigment, which gives it its characteristic colour. Curcuma goes into the composition of curry.
CUSHING or HYPERADRENOCORTICISM'S DISEASE
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Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's syndrome, results from a chronic excess of glucocorticoids (cortisone and cortisol), a class of steroid hormones produced naturally in the body. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine diseases in dogs. It strikes on average 1% of dogs but is very rare in cats.
Within the pituitary gland (a small gland in the brain), a hormone called adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) is normally secreted to stimulate the adrenal glands (glands near the kidneys) to produce glucocorticoids. These hormones perform multiple important tasks within the metabolism. They are anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, analgesic, lower immune defenses, increase carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism in particular.
Dates grow on a fruit tree called date, date palm or Phoenix dactylifera. It is native to North Africa and West Asia and is part of the Arecaceae family. There are 300 different varieties.
Dates grow on a fruit tree called date, date palm or Phoenix dactylifera. It is native to North Africa and West Asia and is part of the Arecaceae family. There are 300 different varieties.
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Der Miloa™ is a product made from natural plant extracts.
The essential oils it contains are known for their many properties.
Der Miloa™ can be used on wounds.
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An animal with diabetes mellitus has a blood sugar level that is constantly too high. That is what is called hyperglycaemia. Part of this excess sugar is excreted via the urine. The patient thus has glycosuria; its urine is very sticky. Diabetes mellitus is a frequent endocrine disease in dogs and cats.
In healthy animals, the insulin produced by the pancreas regulates the levels of sugar in the blood that enters the cells. In diabetic animals, either the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or the insulin works poorly.
The intestine is part of the digestive tract. It plays a key role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients. It comprises two parts: the small intestine and the large intestine. Nutrients pass through the intestine on their way to the blood and the rest of the body. The mucous membrane of the small intestine is covered in folds and villi to increase its surface area and allow for a large number of exchanges with the circulatory system. It forms a barrier to prevent pathogens entering. Its lumen contains microbiota, which is made up of bacteria and other micro-organisms. The lymphoid tissue associated with the digestive tract is the main immune system support. It protects the body from invasions and is also where the B and T lymphocytes are stored.
Bacteria in the large intestine break down the molecules that cannot be absorbed in the small intestine, fibre for instance. The large intestine is also where vitamins B and K are synthesised.
DEAR DOCTOR, MY CAT IS PEEING EVERYWHERE!
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What causes cats to do their business in places other than the designated areas (litter tray or in the garden)?
The first piece of advice for owners is to OBSERVE YOUR PET. You need to examine the cat’s attitude and the position it adopts when relieving itself to try and better understand the reason for this very unpleasant behaviour.
Echinacea is a plant native to North America. Native Americans have been using it to treat snake wounds and bites since ancient times.
It was in 1800 that it appeared in western medical practices. It is part of the Asteraceae family. The entire plant is used: root, leaves and upper parts.
SAMBUCUS NIGRA
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), also known as black or European elder, belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family and is a shrub with compound leaves and small black berries full of dark purple juice. It grows in Europe, Central Asia, America and North Africa, and is known to have antimicrobial and antiviral effects.
It also has anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties, as well as potent antioxidant activity. The flower heads and fruit are used in herbal medicine.
Elderberry is one of the world’s most popular medicinal plants.
Historical applications include use as a painkiller, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and expectorant. Native Americans used it to treat infections, coughs and skin conditions. When mixed with other ingredients, it has been used as a gargle for coughs, head colds, laryngitis, influenza-like symptoms and shortness of breath(ULBRICHT & al., 2014).
Dogs are becoming increasingly active. Some breeds, like the Newfoundland, like to swim, while others run, race, hunt or take part in activities like canicross and French ring.
Disciplines such as agility, sled pulling and obedience are gaining in popularity. And let’s not forget the police and army dogs and those who help in disasters.
These active animals have specific needs, as unfortunately do pets that are convalescing after major surgery or receiving palliative care.
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The esophagus is the part of the digestive tract that lies between the oral cavity and the stomach. It is the place of transit of food which advances towards the stomach thanks to the contractions of its muscles.
In the event of a decrease in muscle tone, the esophagus no longer contracts effectively and dilates; this is called esophageal achalasia. The esophagus loses its ability to actively transport food, water and saliva to the stomach. These will stagnate in the esophagus or even be regurgitated.
The esophageal achalasia should not be confused with the esophageal crop caused by various obstructive causes that lead to a narrowing of the lumen of the organ. The part of the esophagus that is upstream of this narrowing expands, forming a crop. These obstructive causes are the persistence of the 4th aortic arch, or tumors for example.
Dogs are more commonly affected by esophageal achalasia than cats.
DID YOU KNOW THAT…
The esophagus is the part of the digestive tract that lies between the mouth and the stomach. Food passes through it thanks to muscle contractions.
Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus.
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS & EUCALYPTUS RADIATA
Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia. There are over 600 different species with varying chemical compositions. Very resistant and easily adapting to different environments, they have been introduced to the subtropics of Asia and the Mediterranean basin. They are part of the Myrtaceae family. Their wood is of high quality and they dry out the soil, thus promoting the fight against malaria. They were discovered in the 18th century in Tasmania.
The best-known species, Eucalyptus Globulus, has been nicknamed “fever tree” by the Aborigines, who have used it to fight fever and infections for millennia. Massive commercial production of Eucalyptus essential oil began in the mid-19th century in Australia.
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Feline coryza, or rhinotracheitis, is an upper respiratory infection affecting cats. It is one of the most common reasons for seeking veterinary care in feline medicine and a source of major concern due to the emergence of what are known as hypervirulent forms.
FICUS CARICA
Figs grow on a fruit tree called the fig tree or Ficus carica. It is native to the Middle East and the Mediterranean. It belongs to the Moraceae family.
Many doctors and vets worldwide recommend that their patients take fish oil-based dietary supplements, which are known to have beneficial effects on health, especially in cardiovascular medicine and dermatology.
Fish oils are of particular interest, as they are an excellent source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main omega-3 fatty acids. Rich sources of these include cold-water oily fish (e.g. salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines). Omega-3 are a group of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, “essential” meaning that they must be supplied in the diet.
Flex Miloa™ is a massage oil for sports preparation and recovery before and after exercise.
Flex Miloa™ prevents and relieves muscle tension. It improves the suppleness and flexibility of movements. Flex Miloa™ relaxes and soothes muscles and joints.
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Canine parvovirus (CPV) and feline panleukopenia virus (FPLV) – the latter more commonly known as feline parvovirus (FPV) or feline parvo – are severe, highly contagious infections that mainly affect young animals and are characterised by vomiting and bloody, foul-smelling diarrhoea.
They are caused by two closely related viruses, specifically parvoviruses (CPV 2a, b and c in dogs and FPV in cats).
More and more pets are suffering from acid reflux and stomach cramps which cause significant digestive discomfort and pain.
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Fucus vesiculosus alginates and mastiha line the stomach wall. German chamomile and licorice protect the stomach. Calcium-rich lithothamnium reduces acidity and ginger is anti-emetic.
GASTRIC DILATATION VOLVULUS IN DOGS
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Gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV – Stomach dilatation-torsion syndrome) is an acute disease characterized by severe distension of the stomach followed by a change in position of the stomach. The stomach twists around its axis which prevents the evacuation of air or liquid which remain trapped and accumulate.
The stomach expands more and more and takes up so much space in the abdomen that it compresses the vessels that transfer blood back to the heart. This leads to a state of shock which puts the dog's life in danger and requires urgent treatment.
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS
Pelargonium graveolens (P.G.) or geranium rosat is part of the Geraniaceae family. It is a shrub that can reach over 1 meter in height. It is native to South Africa like 71% of the wild pelargoniums listed. We must distinguish between geraniums and pelargoniums. Geraniums are often herbaceous plants distributed in temperate regions and the northern hemisphere. Their flowers are regular and all the petals have a similar shape and size while those of pelargoniums are irregular: 2 upper ones which differ from the 3 lower ones. Pelargoniums appreciate coastal slopes exposed to the sun and a Mediterranean-type climate and do not tolerate frost unlike geraniums. They are the delight of gardening enthusiasts, there are no less than 16,000 different cultivated varieties. P.G. has been hybridized and there are many cultivars (Egypt, Reunion Island, China) whose composition and therefore their virtues differ.
MATRICARIA RECUTITA or CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA
Matricaria Chamomile or German Chamomile is an annual plant measuring a few centimeters up to 1 meter. Chamomile is originally from Europe. It is part of the Asteraceae family. Its benefits have been known since ancient times.
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE
It is a native plant of India. Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae family (like Curcuma longa). It has been used for thousands of years around the world, both as a condiment and for its medicinal virtues. It is mainly used to treat digestive disorders.
Europe approves its use in the prevention of vomiting (antiemetic) and to treat dyspepsia.
GINKGO BILOBA
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), also known as the maidenhair tree, is the only surviving member of the Ginkgoaceae family, which predates the dinosaurs by forty million years. The tree is therefore regarded as a living fossil.
The leaves are used in herbal medicine. It has exceptional longevity, living for up to a thousand years. It is remarkably resilient: one specimen even survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
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CITRUS MAXIMA and CITRUS X PARADISI
The term “grapefruit” generates great confusion. Indeed, the term grapefruit defines 2 trees and 2 fruits of different species (Citrus maxima and its hybrid Citrus x paradisi) of the Citrus genus of the Rutaceae family. Depending on the times, world regions and languages, the term “pomelo” or “grapefruit” is used to describe the same fruit. To avoid misunderstandings and amalgams between the 2, we use the latin names. Citrus maxima is native to South East Asia, its peel is very thick, greenish, yellow or pink. Its texture is crunchy and slightly juicy. Citrus x paradisi is an American hybrid between C.maxima and C. sinensis. Its peel is thin yellow or pink. This fruit grows in clusters, hence its English name “grapefuit” and its texture is very juicy.
CAMELIA SINENSIS
The tea tree is a persistent leaf shrub of the theaceae family. Its leaves have been used for its medicinal properties for more than 5,000 years.
Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world after water.
The different teas are obtained thanks to the fermentation of the leaves; this fermentation lasts only a few seconds to a few minutes for green tea while it can last several hours for black tea. The longer the fermentation the longer the molecules in the leaves will oxidize. This is why green tea is the most interesting from a therapeutic point of view, and more particularly Japan’s green tea.
PERNA CANALICULUS
Perna canaliculus or green-lipped mussel (GLM) is found only in New Zealand waters. It has been cultivated commercially since the early 1970s (WOOD & al., 2007)), but has been valued as a delicious and nutritious foodstuff by native New Zealanders since the dawn of history.
HARPAGOPHYTUM PROCUMBENS
Harpagophytum procumbens is a member of the sesame family (Pedaliaceae). It is commonly called “Devil’s Claw” because its fruit is covered with thorny barbs.
When goats walk on these, they become stuck in their hooves. To get rid of them, the animals caper about and shake their legs in all directions. This “wild dance” led the Bushmen to believe that the goats were under the influence of the devil. These indigenous peoples of Southern Africa, among them the Bantu, have used this herbal remedy since ancient times to relieve rheumatic pain and digestive disorders. The plant was first collected and described by western scientists in 1820 but it was not until 1907 that a German publicised its anti-inflammatory properties.
Harpagophytum is a ground-trailing perennial plant that grows very slowly in the desert. It is mainly found in Namibia.
In herbal medicine, the secondary root tubers are cut into slices and dried before use. Over-harvesting of this extraordinary plant has almost caused it to die out. It is therefore crucial to use it wisely and ensure that its origin is sustainable.
The liver fulfils a great many functions in the body. It stores, metabolises and synthesises a large number of essential substances and eliminates toxins. It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids (including cholesterol). It secretes bile, transport proteins such as albumin, and coagulation factors.
It stores vitamins A, D, K, E and B2, iron and copper. It converts the inactive form of vitamin D into the active form. It converts ammonia produced by the digestive tract into urea. It breaks down and destroys toxins and drugs. It “orchestrates” the body’s whole metabolism.
HYPERSENSITIVITY-HYPERACTIVITY SYNDROME
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Hypersensitivity-hyperactivity syndrome (HS-HA) in dogs is often compared to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. It is a behavioural disorder associated with a lack of inhibition.
Affected dogs are hypersensitive, reacting to even the slightest stimulus: a passing fly, someone crossing their leg, a sneeze, etc. Dogs with HS-HA are hyperactive, i.e. constantly moving and hyperkinetic, their owners often describing them as clumsy, rough, tireless or unmanageable. They behave like three-month-old puppies, as they have not learned the « rules of good behaviour ».
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Hyperthyroidism is a disease of the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck, on either side of the trachea. It is the most frequent endocrine disease in elderly cats. The average age of affected cats is 13 years. There is no breed or sexual predisposition.
The hyperthyroidism is caused by over-secretion of thyroid hormones. These hormones are involved in the body’s general metabolism and body temperature regulation. If the thyroid secretes an overabundance of hormones, the animal’s metabolism goes into overdrive. Hyperthyroidism is usually caused by nodules on the gland.
They are difficult to locate accurately because the thyroid extends along the trachea and can be found in various locations. Thyroid tissue has been found scattered in the thorax, for example, especially along the mediastinum.
HYPOADRENOCORTICISM or ADDISON'S DISEASE
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The adrenal glands (small glands located above the kidneys) naturally produce and secrete different hormones such as glucocorticoids (cortisol and cortisone), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone), catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) and sex hormones (androgens, estrogens). These hormones are involved in a whole host of different vital functions within the body.
Addison's disease, or hypoadrenocorticism or adrenal insufficiency, is caused by a lack of glucocorticoid production with or without a lack of mineralocorticoid production.
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Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is an endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It is relatively uncommon in dogs and extremely rare in cats.
CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE or IBD
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Various terms define the same disease: IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), chronic inflammatory enteropathy.
The wall of the intestine is made up of different layers. An outer layer of muscles mixes and moves food through the digestive tract. An inner layer in contact with food is where nutrients are absorbed. In the case of inflammatory bowel disease, cells involved in inflammation and immune response build up abnormally within these layers. This disrupts the mixing and advancement of food as well as its absorption.
All areas of the digestive tract can be affected by this disease.
IMMUNE-MEDIATED HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA or IMHA
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Anemia means that the level of red blood cells is abnormally low. The main function of red blood cells is the transport of oxygen to the different tissues of the body. If the patient is anemic, his tissues are insufficiently oxygenated.
Hemolytic anemia means that low red blood cell counts are caused by the destruction (lysis) of red blood cells. And finally the term “immune-mediated” indicates that it is the immune system which is at the origin of the destruction of red blood cells.
When the immune system functions normally, it is able to recognize “bad” elements that need to be destroyed, such as during an infection. In the case of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), the immune system mistakenly categorizes healthy red blood cells as elements that must be destroyed to protect the body.
HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM
The immortelle, Italian strawflower or curry plant, Italian Helichrysum or Helichrysum italicum, is a perennial plant belonging to the Astéraceae family. Helichrysum comes from 2 Greek words: hélios, the sun and chrysos, gold. Its leaves have a silver color and its flowers are golden yellow, they are harvested when the sun is at its zenith during the summer.
They grow in small bushes 40 to 60 cm high. Rare and protected in some places, the immortelle is present in its natural state all around the Mediterranean. It likes limestone and rocky soils. It owes its name to the fact that its yellow flowers can be kept for a very long time without fading once dried, keeping the brilliance of their color. The essential oil is obtained from the flowering tops: 1 ton of flowers gives only 2 kg of essential oil. Known since Antiquity, its virtues were long forgotten to be rediscovered a few decades ago.
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Mammals have an extremely sophisticated immune system that has evolved over time. They need this immune system to survive and adapt to their environment. They need this immune system to survive and adapt to their environment. It protects the body from external attack and also plays a part in allergies, neoplastic processes and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
The immune system has three lines of defence: physical barriers (the skin and the respiratory, digestive and urinary mucosa), innate or non-specific immunity (macrophages, dendritic cells, natural killer (NK) cells and polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs)) and specific immunity (T and B lymphocytes). Unfortunately, the immune system does not always respond as it should.
It may be deficient or compromised in older animals or animals with immunodepression, diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypercorticism, FIV or FeLV.
This can also occur in young animals that are not yet immunocompetent. In some cases, it really does need a helping hand to cope with, for example, coryza, leishmaniasis, toxoplasmosis, piroplasmosis, pneumonia and pericarditis.
Finally, neoplasms and chemotherapy are tough on the immune system and the whole body, which will need effective support.
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The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen, close to the stomach and the liver. Its function is twofold: the regulation of blood sugar levels thanks to insulin secretion and the digestion of fats and proteins thanks to the secretion of specific enzymes.
Insulin is produced by pancreatic cells called β islets of Langerhans. When blood sugar is high, after a meal for example, insulin is secreted by these cells. This allows sugars to enter the cells of the body and subsequently be used as a source of energy. Sugars are the almost exclusive fuel for neurons and muscles during intense efforts.
Thanks to this mechanism, the level of sugars in the blood does not remain high. Indeed, a consistently high blood sugar level is toxic to many organs and leads to diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, when blood sugar is low, the pancreas does not secrete insulin in a healthy individual.
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS
Juniper, Juniperus communis, is a bushy shrub of the Cupressaceae family. It is present in mountainous regions throughout the northern hemisphere. It has spiny leaves and produces purplish berries. It tolerates poor and possibly very calcareous or sandy soils.
Juniper has been known for centuries for its purifying and antiseptic properties. During Antiquity and the Middle Ages, it was considered a panacea. Until the 19th century, it was common to burn juniper berries in hospitals to purify the ambient air. Juniper essential oil is obtained from the distillation of the twigs and berries.
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Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious respiratory disease, is a common contagious respiratory infection.
It is so named because it mainly affects young dogs living in the close quarters of animal shelters, kennels and boarding facilities or attending mass events such as canine clubs or shows. This disease results from the combined action of viruses and bacteria, and can be difficult to prevent and treat.
LAURUS NOBILIS
True Laurel, bay tree, bay laurel or Grecian Laurel Laurus nobilis is a shrub of the Lauraceae family native to the Mediterranean basin and cultivated mainly in Europe and the United States. It is a symbol of peace and victory, which explains its use for making wreaths.
LAURUS NOBILIS
True Laurel, bay tree, bay laurel or Grecian Laurel Laurus nobilis is a shrub of the Lauraceae family native to the Mediterranean basin and cultivated mainly in Europe and the United States. It is a symbol of peace and victory, which explains its use for making wreaths.
LAURUS NOBILIS
Laurier of Laurus nobilis is een struik uit de familie van de Lauraceae en is afkomstig uit het Middellandse Zeegebied. De plant wordt vooral in Europa en in de Verenigde Staten gekweekt. Het is een symbool van vrede en overwinning. Vandaar het gebruik van laurier om kronen te vervaardigen.
LAURUS NOBILIS
Laurier of Laurus nobilis is een struik uit de familie van de Lauraceae en is afkomstig uit het Middellandse Zeegebied. De plant wordt vooral in Europa en in de Verenigde Staten gekweekt. Het is een symbool van vrede en overwinning. Vandaar het gebruik van laurier om kronen te vervaardigen.
Lavender officinalis – LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA
The genus Lavandula includes species belonging to the Lamiaceae family. This name comes from the Latin lavare, which means “to wash”, due to its use as an antiseptic and disinfectant since antiquity among the ancient Arabs, Greeks and Romans (DENNER, 2009). Among the different species, we find lavender officinalis (also called true lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis, or Lavandula vera).
Aspic lavender – LAVANDULA LATIFOLIA
Aspic lavender or Lavandula latifolia is another species of lavender. Its name is inspired by that of the asp viper whose bite it is reputed to treat. Indeed, Aspic lavender essential oil has been known for many years for its soothing, regenerating and healing properties (SHIMIZU & al., 1990 ; CAVANAGH & WILKINSON, 2002). It is a plant that grows at a lower altitude of 600 meters, while lavender officinalis grows from 800 meters and up to 2,000 meters of altitude. Its flowering occurs later than lavender officinalis (GARZOLI & al., 2019).
As for lavandin, it is a natural hybrid born from the reproduction between lavender officinalis and aspic lavender (LESAGE-MEESSEN & al., 2015). Lavandin is found between 200 and 800-1,000 meters above sea level (GARZOLI & al., 2019). Information about lavandin can be found in the specific technical sheet for this active ingredient. Here
LAVANDULA X BURNATII
Lavandin is a natural hybrid resulting from the reproduction between Lavender officinalis (also called True Lavender, Lavendula officinalis or Lavendula vera) and Aspic Lavender (Lavandula spica or Lavandula latifolia cineolifera). It was discovered in the 1920s and is part of the Lamiaceae family. The Lavandin cannot reproduce naturally alone: it requires cuttings. The world production of Lavandin essential oil is about 1,000 tons per year. France accounts for 90% of production spread over 16,000 ha located mainly in the South-East region of the Provence (LESAGE-MEESSEN & al., 2015).
The Lavandin is found between 200 and 800-1,000 meters of altitude while the Lavender officinalis grows from 800 meters and beyond. Its flowers are purplish blue in color and very fragrant. Lavandin is larger than true Lavender and is highly valued for its high yield of essential oils (GARZOLI & al., 2019). It is widely used worldwide by the fragrance industry. It is a common ingredient in soaps and skincare (GARZOLI & al., 2019).
CITRUS LIMON
Lemon is a citrus fruit from the lemon tree, a shrub belonging to the Rutaceae family. It originates from Asia. It is a hybrid of bitter orange and citron. It appeared 5,000 years before our era. It is found all around the Mediterranean. It can live 50 to 80 years. It loves the sun and needs a lot of water.
There are many, many varieties of lemon that stand out for their color, flavor, acid content and level of essential oil. The essential oil is extracted from the fruit skin. The earliest representations of the lemon date back to Roman times, when it was known for its medicinal uses. Nowadays, it can be said that it is the fruit that has the greatest therapeutic use.
MELISSA OFFICINALIS
Lemon balm is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae.
It is cultivated throughout Europe and grows in cool, shady places, reaching a height of 30-80 cm at maturity. It is widely used in herbal teas in Germany and the US to aid sleep and relieve gastrointestinal complaints. It has a very pleasant lemony flavour
The leaves are used in herbal medicine.
CORYMBIA CITRIODORA or EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA
The lemon eucalyptus, also called Corymbia citriodora or Eucalyptus citriodora, is a large tree that can reach 50 meters in height and is part of the Myrtaceae family. Its leaves give off a strong lemony smell. It is native to Australia and it is one of the favorite meals of koalas who taste its leaves with delight.
Today, it is present around the Mediterranean, in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Chile. Australian Aborigines used its sap to help heal wounds.
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Leptospirosis, also known as « rat fever » or, in its severe form, Weil’s disease, is an infection caused by the bacterium Leptospira interrogans, which has more than 200 different variations. This bacterium is found in many animal species (rats, mice, voles, hedgehogs, dogs, cows, pigs and horses) and also in humans. The main hosts are rodents, which then pass on the disease, primarily to dogs and humans but sometimes also to livestock and horses, and exceptionally to cats.
This disease is zoonotic, which means it can be transmitted from animals to humans (another example is rabies). It is estimated that leptospirosis affects at least 1 million people and causes 60,000 deaths each year worldwide, including Belgium.
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA L.
Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., originates from Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. In herbal medicine, its roots are used for their medicinal properties. Its name comes from the Greek glukos, “sweet” and rhidza, “root”.
Over time, it has received different names: sweet wood, licorice root or licorice stick. It is part of the Fabaceae family. The stem bears alternate leaves. The lila-colored flowers give rise to fruits which are small pods.
LITHOTHAMNIUM CALCAREUM
Lithothamnion, Lithothamnium calcareum or corallioides, Phymatolithon calcareum, is a red marine algae that lives in the seabed without being fixed on the sand. It is part of the Hapalidiaceaefamily. It grows mainly in the North Sea, the English Channel and the Mediterranean.
It is a very ancient seaweed dating back to the Cretaceous era. The name Lithothamnium owes its origin to the Greek litho, which means stone and thamnion thamnion, bush. Indeed, it takes on a stony appearance that can remind the coral.
LITSEA CUBEBA
Litsea cubeba is part of the Lauraceae family. This tree comes mainly from the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia and southern China. Its fruits resemble those of pepper. In phytotherapy, the essential oil of different parts of the plant is used: fruits, leaves and flowers.
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LEPIDIUM MEYENII
It is a plant originating from South America, more specifically from Peru and to a lesser extent, Bolivia. It is part of the Brassicaceae family (like radishes).
It is the plant of extremes! It grows in the highlands of the Andes at an altitude of 4,000 meters, under the harmful UV’s of the midday sun, very low temperatures at night, and strong winds. To survive in such a hostile environment, maca had to adapt. It has created unique metabolites of self-protection.
It is given special medicinal virtues that support reproductive function, sexuality and sporting recovery. The Maca tuber has a high nutritional value. It has been consumed for more than 4,000 years. The Incas already considered Maca as a powerful aphrodisiac.
CITRUS RETICULATA
The mandarin orange, also known as the mandarin, is the fruit of the Citrus reticulata, a shrub 3 to 6 meters high, originating in Asia and whose cultivation only appeared in Europe as from the 19th century. Like all members of the Citrus genus, it is part of the Rutaceae family, which includes citrus-producing trees. The cultivation of mandarins is one of the oldest. It is one of the most marketed and popular citrus fruits (DOSOKY & SETZER, 2018).
ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS
Marshmallow belongs to the Malvaceae family. This perennial plant is indigenous to Europe and is also found in Asia, Africa and Russia. It grows mainly in wetlands, for instance in salt marshes and on the Atlantic coast. The leaves, flowers and roots are used in traditional herbal medicine.
The plant can grow up to more than a metre in height. Its short-stemmed flowers are white to pale pink in colour, which is why it is also known as white mallow in some areas.
MASTIHA
Mastic is the resin of Pistacia Lentiscus L., an evergreen shrub. This resin is obtained by scarifying the branches. The cultivar P. Lentiscus cv chia grows exclusively on the island of Chios, in the Aegean Sea, Greece. The traditional culture of Mastic has been included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2014. This plant belongs to the Anacardiaceae family.
Mastic has been used in traditional Greek medicine to relieve various gastrointestinal disorders, such as abdominal pain, dyspepsia, gastritis, and ulcers for over 2,500 years. Herodotus and Aristotle already testified to its virtues.
CUCUMIS MELO
Melon (or muskmelon) belongs to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. Native to Africa, this annual herbaceous plant has long creeping or climbing vines, depending on the variety. The fruits are large modified (“false”) berries called pepos.
MIAOWING OR CAT TALK
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Wild cats and other felines hardly ever communicate with each other by miaowing. The domestic cat, on the other hand, lives in contact with humans and is much more chatty.
SILYBUM MARIANUM
The milk thistle is part of the Asteraceae family. Very present in the Mediterranean basin, both the fruit and the upper parts are used.
Its virtues are numerous and varied: antioxidant, hepato-protective, anti-fibrotic, hypoglycaemic, hypocholesterolaemiant, and anti-cancerous in particular.
These characteristics are due in large part to its active ingredient: silymarin (1,5 to 3 % of the plant), which is a flavonolignan whose main compounds are silybin, silychristin, and silydianin.
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Joint cartilages act like shock absorbers. Found between two hard bones, they prevent friction and lesions, which would be inevitable if they were not there. Water molecules make up 80 % of the cartilage. These are contained in a network of 15 % interwoven fibres, which form the structure, and 5 % chondrocytes, the active cells of the cartilage.
The chondrocytes regulate synthesis and degradation inside the cartilage to keep the tissue healthy. Cartilage contains very few vessels, making healing difficult. When the joint is put under pressure, the water leaves the network, reducing the thickness of the cartilage. When the joint is returned to the resting state, the water returns.
Mechanical or biological events disrupt the balance of the degradation and synthesis of the articular chondrocytes, leading to morphological, biochemical, molecular and biomechanical changes that cause fibrillation, ulceration and a loss of joint cartilage, sclerosis of the subchondral bone and osteophyte production. These lesions cause limping, pain and restricted movement.
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MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA
Niaouli Melaleuca quinquenervia is a tree of the Myrtaceae family, which also includes tea tree, nutmeg and guava. It is native to the eastern coast of Australia and New Caledonia.
MYRISTICA FRAGRANS
Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, is the seed from the fruit of the nutmeg tree, a tree belonging to the Myristicaceaefamily. This tree is native to the Moluccas Islands, an archipelago that is part of Indonesia. It can reach 12 meters in height and easily live 100 years. It is now mainly grown in Guatemala, Indonesia and India.
Nutmeg has long been used as a spice. It is used in the composition of various aromatic mixtures such as curries, gingerbread or the Coca Cola recipe. Nutmeg was highly sought after in the Middle Ages; it was the most expensive spice at the time. It was already used by the Egyptians for the embalming of mummies.
OLEA EUROPAEA
Olive is a species of small tree in the Oleaceae family. It is found in the Mediterranean Basin and its dried leaves and fruit (also called olives) are used in herbal medicine. It is a traditional symbol of abundance, glory and peace.
Olives and olive oil are essential to the famous Mediterranean diet, which is low in saturated fat but high in monosaturated fat (e.g. oleic acid), polyphenols, vitamins and dietary fibre (provided by fruit and vegetables).
Omega-3 are a group of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, “essential” meaning that they must be supplied in the diet.
The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are essential because they are required for the body to function properly, but cannot be synthesised by the body. This means that they must be supplied in the diet.
Omega-3 fatty acids have a number of vital functions in the immune system, inflammation, reproduction, growth, skin and coat health, the heart, kidneys, joints etc. They are needed from foetal development right through to the ageing process in older animals.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are precursors of a group of mediators of inflammation and immunity, the eicosanoids. Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory, and omega 6 pro-inflammatory. The chain of production for omega-6 fatty acids uses the same enzymes as that for omega-3. Consequently, there is competition for these enzymes between omega-3 and omega-6.
In both dogs and cats, the ideal ratio is considered to be five times as much omega-6 as omega-3. In practice, in the case of both humans with a Western diet and pets with kibble, their plates and bowls are often very imbalanced and contain far too much omega-6 (commonly 15/1 or even 20/1!). This promotes a pro-inflammatory state and increases the risk of certain diseases.
With some diseases (renal or cardiac), the recommended ratio is 1/1, i.e. the same amount of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
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ORIGANUM COMPACTUM
Oregano of Origanum compactum is een aromatische plant die behoort tot de familie van de Lamiaceae en afkomstig is uit Noord-Afrika, meer bepaald uit de Maghreb. De plant wordt veel geteeld en gebruikt in Marokko. De essentiële olie van Oregano wordt gewonnen uit de bloeitoppen.
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ORTHOSIPHON STAMINEUS
Popularly known as Cat’s Whiskers or Java Tea, Orthosiphon stamineus is a plant native to South-East Asia and belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
Its leaves have been used since ancient times in traditional Chinese medicine for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and antimicrobial effects. O. stamineus is widely used as a diuretic and to combat rheumatism, abdominal pain, kidney and bladder inflammation or infection (nephritis, cystitis), oedema, gout and hypertension.
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CYMBOPOGON MARTINII
Palmarosa Cymbopogon martinii is a tall herbaceous plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is originally from India and Nepal. It is sometimes called Indian geranium because of its plume flowers resembling those of geranium. The smell of its leaves and flowers is reminiscent of a scent close to that of a rose.
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The pancreas is an organ located near the liver. It has two major functions:
Pancreatitis means inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (evolving over a long period). There are links between these two forms of the disease. On the one hand, dogs with chronic pancreatitis can experience episodes of acute pancreatitis, and on the other hand, repeated episodes of acute pancreatitis can lead to chronic pancreatitis.
In the case of chronic pancreatitis, the lesions progress over time and can irreversibly alter the function of the pancreas. This can lead to pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (in case of impaired function 1) or diabetes mellitus (in case of impaired function 2).
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA
Passiflora incarnata (purple passionflower or maypop) is a member of the Passifloraceae family. It is a climbing vine native to North and South America.
The passionflower gets its name from the fact that each part of the plant recalls the Passion of Christ: the tendrils recall the whip, the three-pointed flowers recall the spear, and the three styles (pistil stalks) recall the nails.
It has been used for years to treat insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, and asthma and the symptoms of tobacco and opioid withdrawal. The dried aerial parts are used.
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EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY
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The pancreas is an organ located near the liver. It has two major functions:
During pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (abbreviation PEI) it is the first function that is altered. The pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to digest food. Without these enzymes, the digestive system is not able to break down food (i.e. digest it) so that it can be absorbed and used by the body. The individual then suffers from malabsorption.
MENTHA x PIPERITA
Peppermint Mentha x piperita is a herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is the result of a hybridization between spearmint and water mint. It is found all over the world but it is mainly produced in Europe, North America, temperate regions of Asia, India and countries around the Mediterranean Sea. It is widely used in cooking and in industry to produce flavorings.
WHAT IS PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis or gum disease) is probably the most common disease occurring in domestic carnivores. An estimated 85% of dogs and cats over the age of 3 are affected and require treatment.
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Plums come from a fruit tree called Prunus domestica. It is native to Central Europe and Asia and is part of the Rosaceae Rosaceae family. Plums are fiber-rich fruits that have many health benefits. Dried plums are called prunes (STAWEWICZ-SAPUNTZAKIS, 2013).
Prunes were a popular food for sailors in the 17th and 18th centuries and for settlers in the 19th century, thanks to their ability to retain their fruity qualities during long journeys and to prevent scurvy.
PUNICA GRANATUM
Pomegranate belongs to the Punicaceae family. The pomegranate originated in Iran and is widely cultivated in North Africa.
The fruit is a large berry about the size of an orange and is used in herbal medicine.
LYTHRUM SALICARIA
Purple loosestrife, or Lythrum salicaria, belongs to the Lythraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and grows near water sources. The dried flower heads are used in herbal medicine. Purple loosestrife is available as a mother tincture, standardised extract or fluid extract.
Dating back to ancient Greco-Roman times, it is traditionally used to treat diarrhoea, intestinal inflammation, haematuria, epistaxis, leucorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea.
GANODERMA LUCIDUM
Also known as Lingzhi in China and Japan, this saprophyte parasite mushroom grows on dead or living wood in temperate or subtropical forests in China, Europe, North and South America.
It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for 2500 years to treat chronic hepatitis, nephritis, hypertension, cancers and stimulate immunity.
The kidneys produce urine. They operate like a biological treatment plant, cleaning the blood, eliminating waste and retaining important nutrients such as water, proteins, amino acids and carbohydrates.
They also synthesise hormones: erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of red blood cells; calcitriol, an active form of vitamin D; and renin, which plays a role in blood pressure. The kidneys maintain the hydro-electrolytic balance.
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis or Salvia rosmarinus is a shrub of the Lamiaceae family. It is a melliferous plant whose flowers are blue and purple, rarely white. It is present in the wild in the Mediterranean region, especially in the limestone soil of the scrubland and in the maquis. Rosemary deliciously flavors dishes.
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CROCUS SATIVUS
The saffron crocus belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is a perennial bulb that grows to a height of 30 cm and originated in the East. The bulk of its cultivation is in Iran and it is used in contemporary and traditional medicine alike. The colour of saffron is due largely to the carotenoid, crocin, that it contains and which is considered the main agent responsible for its neuroprotective effects. The dried stigmas are used.
PINUS SYLVESTRIS
The Scots pine or Baltic pine, Pinus sylvestris, is a resinous tree of the Pinaceae family. It is a common tree found in many European forests, from the south of the Iberian Peninsula to Turkey, via Scotland. It is also present in North Asia and in the mountainous region of the Middle East. It has an exceptional longevity of 200 to 700 years. Its essential oil is obtained by distillation of the needles.
THE ELIXIR OF LIFE!
Also known as Lentinus edodes, or black mushroom, fragrant mushroom or even oak wood mushroom. It’s a kind of basidiomycete fungus from the Marasmiaceae family.
It has been grown in China and Japan for over 1,000 years, and has been used in Chinese medicine for even longer! It is the second most cultivated fungus in the world for its culinary qualities as well as its medicinal properties, which are quite varied.
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QUERCETIN
Quercetin is a very common flavonoid found in many plants, fruits and vegetables.
It is present in large quantities in capers, onions, apples, berries, but also in green tea (Camellia sinensis) in red wine, and even in Ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wart, Cranberry and especially in the Japanese pagoda tree.
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Spirulina is a blue-green micro-algae with exceptional properties. It appeared on earth three billion years ago. Its properties are responsible for its incredible resistance over the millennia.
It is found in its natural form, in the alkaline lakes of the equatorial belt (Mexico, India, Chad, Peru, Madagascar, etc.)..
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CITRUS SINENSIS
The orange tree or Citrus sinensis is a fruit tree that is part of the Ericaceae. Mainly its fruit called sweet orange or orange is consumed, including the peel and the essential oil extracted from it. The latter contains different components, the main ones being limonene (95%), myrcene, decanal, and linalool (DOSOKY & SETZER, 2018).
The orange tree is native to Southeast Asia. It is now cultivated all over the world. It is one of the most planted fruit trees in the world (NICOLOSI & al., 2000).
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TANACETUM VULGARE
The Common Tansy or Tanacetum vulgare is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is originally from Eurasia. Today it is very common in Europe. The essential oil is extracted from its stems and flowers.
Taurine is an amino acid (AA). AAs are the building blocks of proteins. Of the twenty or known to exist, some are essential, which means they cannot be made by the body and must come from food, and the rest are non-essential (the body can produce them itself).
There are ten essential AAs for dogs, and eleven for cats. The difference between the two species is taurine, which is essential in cats but not in dogs.
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA
The Tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, is a tree of the Myrtaceae family native to Australia. Its medicinal properties were already known to the aborigines who used it in the manufacture of poultices to treat infected wounds, several centuries ago. Its antiseptic and antibacterial properties have been confirmed since the 1920s. Tea tree essential oil was part of the Australian Army and Navy first aid kit until the advent of antibiotics.
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THYMUS VULGARIS
Linalool-rich thyme. Thyme or Thymus vulgaris is a sub-shrub of the Lamiaceae family, like mint, lavender, lemon balm and oregano. It is found in the wild all around the Mediterranean and is cultivated all over the world. It appreciates rocky soils and sunshine. It has been used for centuries for its healing properties.
In fact, since ancient times, it was burned to clean the air, perfume the water and ward off pathogens. Its name comes from the Egyptian tham a plant used to embalm the body and from the Greek root thy meaning to exhale an odor. Thyme essential oil is one of the most recommended and used remedies for respiratory ailments and coughs. The German Commission E recognizes its effectiveness in the treatment of bronchitis, whooping cough and inflammation of the respiratory tract. The EMA (European Medicines Agency) has ruled that by virtue of thyme’s ancestral use, thyme preparations may be indicated during productive coughs in the context of a cold.
THYMUS VULGARIS
Linalool-reicher Thymian. Die Thymiane oder Thymus vulgaris ist ein Halbstrauch der Familie der Lippenblütler, wie Minze, Lavendel, Zitronenmelisse und Oregano. Sie kommt im gesamten Mittelmeerraum in freier Wildbahn vor und wird auf der ganzen Welt angebaut. Sie schätzt steinige Böden und Sonne. Der Thymian wird seit Jahrhunderten wegen seiner heilenden Eigenschaften verwendet.
Tatsächlich wurde er seit der Antike verbrannt, um die Luft zu reinigen, das Wasser zu parfümieren und Krankheitserreger abzuwehren. Sein Name leitet sich vom ägyptischen tham ab: einer Pflanze zum Einbalsamieren des Körpers und von der griechischen Wurzel thy, was “einen Geruch ausatmen” bedeutet. Ätherisches Thymianöl ist eines der am häufigsten empfohlenen und am häufigsten verwendeten Heilmittel bei Atemwegserkrankungen und Husten. Die Deutsche Kommission E erkennt ihre Wirksamkeit bei der Behandlung von Bronchitis, Keuchhusten und Entzündungen der Atemwege an. Die EMA (European Medicines Agency) hat entschieden, dass Thymian-Präparate aufgrund der angestammten Verwendung bei produktivem Husten im Rahmen einer Erkältung indiziert sein können.
THYMUS VULGARIS
Tijm rijk aan linalol. Tijm of Thymus vulgaris is een dwergstruik uit de familie van de Lamiaceae ook munt, lavendel, citroenmelisse en oregano behoren. De plant komt in het wild voor in het hele Middellandse Zeegebied en wordt overal ter wereld gekweekt. Tijm groeit graag op rotsachtige bodems en houdt van felle zon. Tijm wordt sinds eeuwen gebruikt om zijn geneeskrachtige eigenschappen.
In de Oudheid werd het kruid verbrand om de lucht te zuiveren, het water te parfumeren en ziekteverwekkers op afstand te houden. Zijn naam komt van het Egyptische tham, plant die dient om lichamen te balsemen, en van de Griekse stam thy, dat een geur uitademen betekent. Essentiële olie van tijm maakt deel uit van de meest aanbevolen en meest gebruikte geneesmiddelen tegen aandoeningen van de luchtwegen en tegen hoest. De Duitse E commissie erkent de doeltreffendheid van tijm bij de behandeling van bronchitis, kinkhoest en ontsteking van de ademhalingswegen. Het EMA of Europees Geneesmiddelenagentschap heeft beslist dat, op basis van zijn ancestrale gebruik, de bereidingen op basis van tijm aangewezen kunnen zijn tegen productieve hoest in geval van verkoudheid.
THYMUS VULGARIS
Tijm rijk aan linalol. Tijm of Thymus vulgaris is een dwergstruik uit de familie van de Lamiaceae ook munt, lavendel, citroenmelisse en oregano behoren. De plant komt in het wild voor in het hele Middellandse Zeegebied en wordt overal ter wereld gekweekt. Tijm groeit graag op rotsachtige bodems en houdt van felle zon. Tijm wordt sinds eeuwen gebruikt om zijn geneeskrachtige eigenschappen.
In de Oudheid werd het kruid verbrand om de lucht te zuiveren, het water te parfumeren en ziekteverwekkers op afstand te houden. Zijn naam komt van het Egyptische tham, plant die dient om lichamen te balsemen, en van de Griekse stam thy, dat een geur uitademen betekent. Essentiële olie van tijm maakt deel uit van de meest aanbevolen en meest gebruikte geneesmiddelen tegen aandoeningen van de luchtwegen en tegen hoest. De Duitse E commissie erkent de doeltreffendheid van tijm bij de behandeling van bronchitis, kinkhoest en ontsteking van de ademhalingswegen. Het EMA of Europees Geneesmiddelenagentschap heeft beslist dat, op basis van zijn ancestrale gebruik, de bereidingen op basis van tijm aangewezen kunnen zijn tegen productieve hoest in geval van verkoudheid.
TRACHEAL COLLAPSUS IN DOGS
DID YOU KNOW THAT…
When a dog inhales, through the nose or oral cavity, the air passes through a tube called the “trachea” to reach the lungs. The trachea is held open by rings of cartilage.
In the event of tracheal collapse, the cartilage rings collapse and the tube flattens, which leads to a reduction in the diameter of the tracheal lumen. There are 4 grades: grade 1 results in a slight collapse which gradually worsens until grade 4 where the trachea is completely flattened and the walls touch each other.
Miloa Ultra Care™, with mild detergents and shea butter, gently cleans hyper-sensitive coats.
Ultra Care™ deeply nourishes and untangles. Its triple-action formula protects, coats and moisturises.
Ultra Care™ is ideal for dry skin.
Ultra Care™ supports the skin’s barrier function.
Many animals suffer from skin diseases. Often the ecosystem of the skin is disturbed, the structure of the epidermis is attacked, unbalanced. This causes the multiplication of pathogenic bacteria and yeasts which attack the skin.
The wonderful virtues of essential oils have demonstrated their powerful activity against bacterial overpopulation, fungi and they soothe itching and irritation.
Grooming and caring for the coat of long-haired animals is often synonymous with ordeal. The hairs clump together. They form knots that cannot be removed. You have to pull, it is very painful and sometimes there is only one solution: to cut.
To avoid all these setbacks, offer your 4-legged companion the application of Ultra Silk™ conditioner care cream.
Some animals live most of the time in the arms and beds of their owners. To ensure ideal hygiene for everyone, they get frequently washed. Miloa created Ultra Sweet™ especially for them.
It’s a very soft and skin-friendly composition and it can thus be used very often.
Miloa thought of those with white hairs
Its innovative formula makes their coat even more immaculate.
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un séjour conférences en phytothérapie à l’hôtel Baobab Beach Resort & Spa**** à Diani au sud de Mombasa au KENYA.
The term “vitamin” was coined in 1912, though the effects of vitamin deficiency, such as scurvy (resulting from a lack of vitamin C), were first recorded in around 1150 BC. Vitamin E is not actually a vitamin but a compound with vitamin activity. It is chemically identical to a vitamin, but can have different physiological effects because it exists in different forms, or isomers.
THE BIRTH OF A “VETERINARY” VOCATION
Student volunteers commit to the protection of Biodiversity during the AFVAC Congress in Lille…
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CANANGA ODORATA
Ylang-ylang or Cananga odorata is part of the Annonaceae family. It is a tree native to Indonesia and the Philippines. Its fragrant flower is the reason for its great popularity and its introduction in China, India, Africa and America.
Ylang-ylang flower essential oil is frequently used in food, industry as well as in perfumery and aromatherapy (TAN & al., 2015).
Miloa presents its new range of natural shampoos.
HOW DO I INTRODUCE MY NEW PET TO MY RESIDENT PET?
The best solution is to choose very young animals. It’s fairly easy to introduce a puppy to a kitten, or two puppies and two kittens, and have them live together harmoniously. It’s more complicated with adult animals.
Zen Miloa™ is a blend of natural essential oils with soothing properties.
The essential oils it contains are known for their many properties. Zen Miloa™ is a really pleasant way to deodorise and refresh your home while diffusing a natural calmative.
There are many causes of stress and anxiety in our pets.
They may have to be left alone or be required to adapt to new people or a new environment (holidays, kennels, house move, etc.).
They may also find it difficult to cope with convalescence, weaning, visits to the vet or doggy centre, travel, fireworks or storms.