WHEN LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES, DOGS AND CATS INSTINCTIVELY SEEK OUT WEEDS AND PLANTS THAT ENHANCE THEIR LIFE-FORCE.

Botanicals are part of the natural diet, acting as tonics and builders to help strengthen organs and tissues in specific parts of the body. Botanicals support the digestion process and help the body eliminate toxins by stimulating physiological processes, such as the cleansing of the liver. The daily consumption of botanicals helps the body heal itself naturally, keeping it functioning in a healthy and happy manner, including:

1. STRENGTHEN IMMUNITY
Botanicals help create and sustain a healthy immune system which helps the body fight off common infections as well as degenerative diseases.

2. INCREASE ENERGY
Botanicals are effective in helping the body use more energy, more efficiently. Avoiding high-glycemic carbohydrates is also effective as simple sugars deplete deep energy from the body.

3. ENHANCE DIGESTION
Good digestion supports the immune system, increases energy and helps the body detoxify and strengthen. The importance of good digestive health cannot be overstated, and botanicals are an excellent way to improve digestive health.

CHICORY and LICORICE ROOT | CHICORY ROOT has a well-documented history of assisting with liver problems, and ancient Romans used chicory to cleanse the blood. Chicory also provides the soluble fiber inulin, which feeds digestive flora in the intestines, helps promote optimal blood sugar levels, and increases stool consistency. LICORICE is rich in antioxidant compounds called flavonoids, helps soothe and tone the digestive tract and, through beneficial action on the liver, increases bile to aid the digestion of fats.

ANGELICA ROOT and FENUGREEK | ANGELICA ROOT has been used to treat intestinal health and to stimulate appetite for centuries. Used to treat a variety of health problems in Egypt, Greece, Italy and South Asia, FENUGREEK helps lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels, and may be an effective treatment for both type 1 and 2 diabetes. Fenugreek is also known for its cardiovascular benefits.

LAVENDER and CHAMOMILE FLOWERS | LAVENDER is known for its ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems. CHAMOMILE soothes and tones the digestive tract and has a positive influence on bowel disorders. Indeed, one of the most common uses of Chamomile in small animal medicine is to soothe and heal irritated intestines in inflammatory bowel disease.

PEPPERMINT and SWEET FENNEL | Used around the world to soothe an upset stomach and to aid digestion, PEPPERMINT calms the stomach and improves the flow of bile to help digest fats. SWEET FENNEL is an ancient plant known to the Greeks for its unique combination of phytonutrients that provide strong antioxidant activity. Fennel is thought to open obstructions of the liver, while stimulating gastric juices to speed the absorption of nutrients.

MARIGOLD FLOWERS and JUNIPER BERRIES | Flower petals of the MARIGOLD have been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century, and JUNIPER BERRIES were administered to the sick to restore good health for centuries. Loaded with nutrients like lutein and beta-carotene, marigold flowers and juniper berries are rich in flavonoids (plant-based antioxidants) that protect the body, and also cause a hypoglycemic effect by reducing blood sugar variances.

ALFALFA and SUMMER SAVORY | Grown locally, these age-old nutritive herbs provide extra nutritional punch and are loaded with chlorophyll, minerals, beta-carotene, B vitamins, and vitamins C, E, and K. Known for their appetite stimulant properties and as overall tonics, Chinese medicine makes use of ALFALFA LEAVES to treat disorders related to the digestive tract and the kidneys.