Using combinations of herbs can increase their effectiveness by working together or reacting with each other in synthesis. Sometimes one herb can act to stabilize the toxic effects of another particular herb or plant. There are properties in plants and herbs that modern science has been unable to reproduce or explain in its interaction with disease. For instance conventional medicine only has a few immune boosting drugs while there is a large resource of herbs that work to good effect. Herbs and plants can be antimicrobial, anti-cancer or boost the immune system.
Some plants can help strengthen the body and relax the mind.
Herbs can be brewed into tonics and teas that have a variety of fortifying effects on the body as a whole. Herbs can be integrated into conventional medical treatments with the help of an enlightened veterinarian. Pet owners can educate themselves as much as possible about herbalism so that they know what particular herbs may be useful in treating the condition or illness their pet may be experiencing. It can be taken for constipation or stopping chronic diarrhea. Enhances bowel function.