It could be used in a formula for a patient with diarrhea or fluid accumulation in the lungs. Pharmacological and clinical research shows that it does, in fact, have a protective effect on the liver. Research has proven that concentrated preparations of Longan Fruit have a potent antifungal effect against major types of pathogenic fungi. In veterinary medicine I have found decoctions in a vitamin and mineral based solution and patented herbal pills to work best. Some clients have purchased the capsules and equipment at the local pharmacy or from us and done this themselves.
Patented medicines are also useful in veterinary medicine.
These are preformulated and generally in the form of tablets, capsules, pills, tinctures and freeze-dried herbs. Many of the tinctures are alcohol based and this is often offensive to our pets. These frequently have to be diluted before they are administered. Th e use of herbal therapy often requires dosing two or three times a day. This can be tedious and often times stressful for both owner and patient, especially if you happen to have an unwilling participant.