Auntie Lyme Tea (detox)

This is from the Whole Dog Journal, but the recipe was originally created for humans:

" Green Terrestrial’s Auntie Lyme tea. This commercially prepared tea contains nettle, red clover, comfrey, calendula, peach leaf, strawberry leaf, mint, burdock seed, and milk thistle seed. These liver-tonic ingredients are recommended as an adjunct in treating active cases and as a support for those previously treated for Lyme disease. Brew a medicinal-strength infusion by steeping one tablespoon dry herbs in one cup boiling water; keep in a covered pan until cool. Add it to your dog’s food or drinking water, using one tablespoon strained tea per 10 pounds of body weight per day. Refrigerate leftover tea for up to a week."

Green Terrestrial is an herb company in Vermont, but doesn't seem to have a website. Vermont is THE place for herbs and herbalists.

You could always leave out the milk thistle.

Margaret

Just a note, it's also for humans. Apart from a bum knee, my dog does really well with Doxy and a detox tincture. Now, I need to find a vet to give her Doxy long term and not just pulsed (with a huge amount of time in between--which is the way my vet does it).

M

You need to find someone who will give you continuous Doxy.

I also give my dog doggie probiotics, human probiotics, kefir, and s boulardii.

Also, some detox drops, which contain ingredients like Red Clover. I might not give it to her in the Spring or Summer, bc of the Milk Thistle.

I'm looking for a vet. who will give it to me full time.

Margaret

Interesting Dori - my vet treats at the first sign of Lyme. I'm always praising them for their responsiveness and teasing them that I want them to treat me.

I have successfully given my dogs milk thistle for detoxing/protecting their liver.