VAGINAL TRACT -  Infections - Horses: Will not occur in healthy Mares as Vitamin A is the most important factor in keeping the Vagina healthy plus extra Vitamin C as for Urinary Tract infections.  

VAGNITIS - Symptoms: Inflammation of the Mucosal Lining of the Vagina.

Cause: Most common is Yeast Infection created by Candida albicans.

Herbs: Apple Cider Vinegar: use 3 cups of A. C. Vinegar to a hot bath and soak in it for at least 20 minutes and spread the legs to allow the water to flow into the Vagina. The A. C. Vinegar as a bath or douche assists to restore normal Vaginal Acidity that banishes Candida, Trichomonas & Gardnerella. Cardamon: could have twice as much Terpinen -4 -Ol as Tea Tree Oil. Dosage: 2 - 3 drops of the Oil in a tablespoon of Yoghurt and soak a tampon in it and insert at night for up to 6 nights. Comfrey: sometimes Vaginal dryness, particularly in Post - Menopausal Women can cause irritation and inflammation during or after intercourse. Applying a moisturising Lotion or an Egg white mixed with the contents of a Vitamin E Capsule and a couple of drops of Comfrey Tincture just prior to intercourse may assist. Garlic: fresh pressed Juice and dried Garlic has Fungicidal activity as it contains Allicin a compound that kills Candida albicans. Carefully peel a Clove so as not create any nicks in it and wrap in a clean gauze with a clean unbleached string attached to create a tampon and insert a freshly prepared one of these into the Vagina each night for up to 6 consecutive nights. Or try adding 1 x teaspoon of fresh Garlic Juice to a few tablespoons of Yoghurt then either soak a tampon in it or use it as a douche twice a day while the symptoms persist. Goldenseal: is a broad spectrum herbal Anti - Biotic as it contains Berberine and Hydrastine used to treat Trichomonal Vaginitis caused by an Amoeba and also has some Immune stimulating activity. It can be combined with Echinacea also Immune stimulating and an Anti - Biotic and be consumed as Capsules, Teas and Tinctures. Lavender Oil: is used to treat Gardnerella & Trichomonas Vaginitis by adding a few drops to douches, creams, Lotions, tampons and Sitz Baths. Tea Tree Oil, Clary Sage and German Chamomile Oils are also used. N.B: Do not use douches on a regular basis but only to treat Vaginitis as it can kill off beneficial Micro - Organisms and create an opportunity for infection causing varieties and increase the risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Tea Tree Oil: used as an anti - Septic especially against Candida as it contains Terpinen - 4 - Ol. Dosage: 2 - 3 drops of the Oil in a tablespoon of Yoghurt and soak a tampon in it and insert at night for up to 6 nights. N.B: Do not ingest the Oil or any Essential Oil internally as it is extremely concentrated and can be Toxic. Yellow Dock - Curly Dock: can be combined with other herbs to treat Vaginitis using 1 ounce of Yellow Dock Root, 2 ounces of Echinacea Root, 1 ounce of Goldenseal Root and 1 ounce of Ginseng Root as a Tonic for overall health. Or you can use a mixture of the dried herbs in the same proportion to make a Tea or pulverise them and insert into empty Gelatin Capsules and take 2 - 3 a day. Capsules: Mix 25% Goldenseal, 25% Squaw Vine, 25% Chaparral, 25% Echinacea and fill "00" Gelatin Capsules with the mix. Dosage: 2 Capsules 3 times a day before meals. Vaginal Douche: 28gm Slippery Elm Powder, 28gm Goldenseal, 28gm Comfrey, 28gm Squaw Vine, 28gm Chaparral. Mix 30gm of the herbs with 600ml of water and cover and strain and add 14ml of Vinegar and use as a douche once a day for 1 - 3 days.

VARICOSE VEINS -  Ulcers: Symptoms: Occurs most frequently in the Legs in areas where Veins are near the surface causing unsightly bluish streaks and can effect Men and Women equally.

Symptoms: Ulcers form on a Varicose Vein usually in the Leg on older Adults and are difficult to heal.

Cause: Initially the Valves in the Veins that prevent Blood from flowing backward do not work properly and Blood forms pools where this occurs and the Veins and nearby Capillaries become distended and swollen, leaking Blood and Fluid into surrounding Tissue. Rest the Legs above the Heart by lying down and placing a pillow under the Ankles, twice a day for 20 minutes. Reduce Weight as this increases the load on the Vascular System. Exercise regularly and rest and raise the Leg as high as possible.  Increase the intake of raw foods and whole Grains. Eat a well balanced diet high in Fibre and drink 6 - 8 glasses of pure water a day. Eat Buckwheat, Cayenne, Garlic, Ginger and Onions. Eat foods containing Vitamin E such as whole Wheat, Grains and cold pressed Vegetable Oils. Wheat Germ is very rich in Vitamin E and will increase Oxygen to the area by improving Circulation. Bioflavonoids and Vitamin C also assist preventing Capillary fragility and star - like Veins. Fish Oil containing Omega - 3 Fatty Acids will thin the Blood and relieve the Pain associated with Inflammation. Apply Calendula Ointment thickly onto the Veins at night and clean off in the morning with Finger - tip massage towards the Heart with a cold Witch Hazel Solution. Do not wear clothes that are too tight especially underwear as it can cut off the Circulation and create a build up of pressure in the Veins leading to a break down in the Valves resulting in this Condition. See also Constipation & pregnancy as these too can restrict Blood flow to the Legs. Herbs: Bilberry: assists Circulation by stimulating new Capillary formation, strengthening Capillary Walls and increasing the overall health of the Circulatory System. Use whole Bilberries if available but can be taken in Capsule form or use the related berries with the same benefits, Blackberries and Blueberries. Buckwheat: is also high in Rutin with a 1/2 cup containing 6,000mg much more then required and can be consumed as Pancakes. Kasha, a cereal like product is made from Buckwheat groats and available in supermarkets. Butcher's Broom: used to treat Venous Conditions such as Haemorrhoids and Varicose Veins as it contains two Anti - Inflammatory compounds, Neoruscogenin & Ruscogenin that constrict and strengthen Veins. Essential Oils: are use to massage the affected area with Cypress, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon & Marjoram diluted before coming into contact with the Skin by adding a few drops to a couple of tablespoons of any Vegetable Oil. N.B: Do not ingest Essential Oils as even a small amount can be Toxic. Gingko: is an all round Circulation booster as it increases the Blood flow through the Brain and also improves Circulation elsewhere in the Body to treat Varicose Veins. Use a 50:1 Extract with a dosage 60mg only up to 240mg daily as higher doses may cause Diarrhoea, irritability and restlessness. Gotu Kola Extracts: used to treat Circulatory Conditions in the Lower Limbs, including Venous insufficiency, water retention in the Ankles, Foot swelling, and Varicose Veins due to 3 active compounds, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside & Madecassic Acid that work together. Available in Capsules but if the fresh Leaves are available dice and add to Juices & Salads. Horse Chestnut Seeds: used to treat Varicose Veins and Haemorrhoids as they contain Aescin a compound that strengthens Capillary Cells and reduce fluid leakage. Extracts of the Bark, Leaves and Seeds are taken orally following carefully the package instructions. N.B: Use the Extracts only as it is not safe to use otherwise. Lemon Peel: assists to relieve Varicose Veins as it contains Flavonoids including Rutin that reduces the permeability of the Blood Vessel, Capillaries by adding Citrus Peel to the Fruit Juices while blending. Milk Thistle: Onion Skin: is the best sources of the compound Quercertin and just like Rutin it decreases Capillary fragility by cooking the whole unpeeled Onions and discard the Skin before serving. Spanish Peanut Red Papery Skins: one of the best sources of Oligomeric Procyanidins / OPC - compounds that decrease Capillary fragility assisting to prevent and treat Varicose Veins. Violet Flowers: contain generous amounts of a compound, Rutin, which assists to maintain the strength and integrity of Capillary Walls with 20 - 100mg a day strengthening the Capillaries. 1/2 cup of fresh Violet Flowers can contain 200 - 2,300mg of Rutin with only a few tablespoons required to provide 100mg. Both Violets and Pansies, which also contains significant amounts of Rutin, are edible flowers when consumed at low levels and can also be added to Salads. Witch Hazel: available as a Water Extract and an Alcohol Extract both soothingly Astringent are used as an External treatment for various Skin Conditions from Bruises to Varicose Veins as it strengthens Blood Vessels and to treat Haemorrhoids also. Wipe those affected with a cotton ball that has been dipped in the Extract. Tincture can be taken internally for Varicose Veins. Tea: Steep 1 - 2 teaspoons of dried Witch Hazel Leaves in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes and drink 2 - 3 cups a day. Aching Veins: Use Wild Weed Ointment. Congested Veins: Use Borage to ease & prevent. Comfrey Sitz baths also assists. Difficult to heal Ulcer: Use a slant board and massage around the Ulcer to stimulate the flow of Blood and Lymph Systems. Expose to Sunlight before Midday. Elevate the Leg and apply a Cabbage Compress. Ulcers: Apply Comfrey Paste or Calendula, Comfrey  and Mallow Powder. Water Retention: Use Dandelion or Yarrow. Take Tonic Tea. Compound Infusions: Nettles 2 parts, Motherwort 2, Hawthorn Berries-1, Rosehips - 1. Formula: 15 mg. Chlorophyl 10%, 30mg. Cranesbill Root, 8 mg. Hydrastis, 60mg. Motherwort, 8mg. Rutin and the aqeous extractive of 60mg. Uva Ursi. Ointment for Ulcers: 12.50% Calamine, 0.50% Comfrey Root, 0.50% Marshmallow Root, 2.50% Strong Coal Tar Solution, 0.50% Slippery Elm Bark, 12.50% Zinc Oxide with the balance to 100% made up of Hydropus Wool Fat and White Soft Parrafin. Formula: Vitamin E: 500 - 1000 IU a day starting with 100 IU, Calcium Fluoride, Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids: morning and night, Zinc: 25mg a day, Fish Oil: 1000mg x 1 Capsule 3 times a day.  

VASCULAR - Spasms: Herbs: Parsley. 

VERRUCAE - Herbs: Great Celandine: Yellow Juice from the Stem can be applied to the Skin to remove them. 

VERTIGO / see Tinnitus. 

VIRAL - Infections: Viruses are so incredibly small that ordinary microscopes that can see the Body's Cells and Bacteria cannot see Virus particles and a much more powerful electron microscope is required as Viruses are not really alive. They contain only Genetic material DNA or RNA surrounded by a Protein capsule and do not ingest food, breathe Oxygen or eliminate wastes as all they do is reproduce after they have infected susceptible Cells. Anti - Biotics are generally useless against Viruses although they work actively against Bacteria. Acyclovir is now used for Herpes, AZT for AIDS and Interferon the Body's own Virus fighter are all we have except for several herbs that have Anti - Viral effects.

Herbs: Astragalus / Huang Qi: is an Immune booster and increases Alpha and Gamma Interferon the Body's own Anti - Viral compounds if taken orally. Balm: Dragon's Blood - sangregrado / Sangre de Drago: contains several compounds including Dimethylcedrusine and Taspine that have Anti - Viral and wound healing properties that may assist Viral Sores caused by Herpes and a natural mixture of all 3 compounds heals wounds 4 times faster than the individual compounds. Echinacea: has Polysaccharide components that bind themselves to the Carbohydrate receptors of the T - Lymphocytes and is used for Influenza type symptoms as it fights Viruses in 2 ways. It contains 3 compounds Caffeic Acid, Chicoric Acid and Echinacin and its Root Extracts act like Interferon, the Body's own Anti - Viral compound enhancing T - Cell Mitogenesis, Phagocytosis and increased natural killer Cell activity. Also Echinacea as an Immune stimulant assists the Body to defend itself against Viral infection, which could be due to one of its compounds, Properdin that activates a specific part of the Immune System / the complementary pathway - responsible for sending disease fighting White Blood Cells into infected areas. Another compound in it Lipophilic Amides and Polar Caffeic Acid derivatives may also be responsible for its Immune stimulant activity while Chicoric Acid inhibits Integrase, an Enzyme important to Viral reproduction. Eucalyptus: contains several compounds that have Virus killing properties, Hyperoside, Quercertin and Tannic Acid. Forsythia and Honeysuckle: can be combined as a Tea prior to going to bed plus a little Lemon Balm as all contain Virus killer compounds. Garlic: mainly used for its Anti - Bacterial activity but is also Anti - Viral as several of the Sulphur compounds, Allicin, Diallyl Disulphide, Diallyl Trisulphide and others in it are active against the Flu Virus. Dosage: 2 Garlic Capsules a day to treat Colds, Flu and other viral infections or up to a dozen fresh Cloves a day in Garlic Bread, Salads, Soups and Vegetable Juice or eat plenty of Onion a close relative in the diet, but it is not as potent as Garlic. Ginger: mainly used for Motion Sickness and upset Stomach but it also contains 10 Anti - Viral compounds and can be consumed as a Tea or added to any dishes. Turmeric has similar Anti - Viral compounds also. Goldenseal: similar to Echinacea as it is an Immune Stimulant as it contains Berberine and can be combined with Echinacea. Juniper: contains a potent Anti - Viral compound, Deoxypodophyllotoxin and Juniper Extracts inhibit a number of different Viruses including those that cause Flu and Herpes and can be consumed as a Tea. Lemon Balm - Melissa: is highly Anti - Viral especially against Herpes and can be consumed as a Tea. Liquorice: is active against many types of Viral infections as one of its 8 compounds, Glycyrrhizin inhibits a number of processes involved in Virus replication including penetration of the Body's Cells and replication of Viral genetic material. Tea: add a few teaspoons of chopped dried Root per cup of boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Shiitake: an Asian Mushroom that contains Lentinan that has anti - Viral, Immune stimulating and anti - Tumour properties. The Extract has been used to protect against Viral Encephalitis and can be used as Capsules but fresh is best as food. Formula: St. John's Wort, Echinacea, Vitamins A, C and E, Garlic, Evening Primrose Oil, Cod Liver Oil and Seaweed Meal.  

Horses: Symptoms: effects the Respiratory System and Joints creating Lethargy, Off of their food, Elevated Heart Rate, Rise in Temperature and / or Respiration Rate, and if so, this is serious. Protect from Temperature variation as much as possible and rest to ensure no Stress. Prevention & Treatment: Routinely feed Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic and Rosehip Tea.

VIRILITY - Lack of: Compound Infusions: Kola - 2, Damiana - 3, Muira Puama - 1. 

VISCERAL SPASMS: Herbs: Parsley. 

VOMITING -  to induce Epacac.  

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