Medicinal plant
When an ingredient for dog food is referred to as a "medicinal plant", it means that this ingredient comes from a plant that is known for its health-promoting or medicinal properties. Medicinal plants have been used in traditional medicine for centuries and are also used in modern animal nutrition.
These medicinal plants can have various benefits for your dog's health, such as supporting the digestive system, relieving inflammation, strengthening the immune system or calming stress and anxiety. Examples of medicinal plants that could be used in dog food are chamomile, ginger, turmeric, valerian or milk thistle.
However, it is important to note that not all medicinal plants are suitable for every dog and some can have side effects if used incorrectly or overdosed. You should therefore make sure that the medicinal plants contained in the dog food are suitable for your dog.
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Tree
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Potential source of danger
Albizia
Low calorie content
Food
Supports digestion
Medicinal plant
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Can be eaten fresh
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Alfalfa grass
Colorants
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
conditionally compatible
Alkanet
Supports digestion
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Use in animal care
Plant
Medicinal plant
Aloe
Chemistry
Aroma
can have effects on the nervous system
Can support kidney function
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Medicinal plant
Potential source of danger
Apiol
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Feeding not recommended
Feeding toxic
Tolerated in small quantities
Potential allergy trigger
Arnica
Medicine
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Feeding not recommended
Tolerated in small quantities
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Arnica blossoms
Medicine
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Safe feeding
Compatibility unknown
Bach flower essence
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Berry
Can support the immune system
Can support heart health
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Source of vitamin C
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Supports liver function
Medicinal plant
Rich in fiber
Rich in flavonoids
Rich in minerals
Rich in nutrients
Rich in trace elements
Rich in vitamins
Can be eaten fresh
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Barberries
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Aroma
Calming effect
Supports digestion
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Supports joint health
Supports liver function
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Basil extract
Intended for human consumption
Aroma
Topical application
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Basil oil
Natural source of phytochemicals
Poison control
May interact with medications
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Highly toxic
Potential source of danger
Bear rag
Medicine
Naturopathy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Feeding toxic
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Belladonna extract
Plant
Tree
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Ornamental plant
conditionally compatible
Birch
May have antibacterial properties
Colorants
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Tree
Medicinal plant
conditionally compatible
Birch bark
Diuretic properties
Can help with weight control
Can support kidney function
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Safe feeding
Birch leaves
May have antibacterial properties
Chemistry
Aroma
Essence
Oil
Calming effect
May have antifungal properties
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Naturopathy
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
Bisabolol
Flavor enhancer
Can have an appetizing effect
Can help regulate blood sugar levels
Can influence the mood
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Supports digestion
Plant
Medicinal plant
Safe feeding
Bitter fringed gentian
Exotic
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Aroma
Disinfectant
Adaptogen
Antiseptic
Dermatological application
May have antifungal properties
May have antiviral properties
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Topical application
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Tree
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
conditionally compatible
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
Compatibility unknown
Blue eucalyptus
Aroma
Flavor enhancer
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in minerals
Safe feeding
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Borage
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Aroma
Calming effect
Homeopathy
Can support the immune system
Supports digestion
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Painkillers
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
conditionally compatible
Camomile
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Ornamental plant
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Colored nettle
Plant
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Highly toxic
Potential source of danger
columbines
Can help regulate blood pressure
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Topical application
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
conditionally compatible
Compatibility unknown
Comfrey
Exotic
Adaptogen
Can help regulate blood sugar levels
Can support the immune system
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Medicinal plant
Mushroom
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in energy
Cordyceps sinensis
May have antibacterial properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Natural source of phytochemicals
Supports digestion
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
Daisies
Supports emotional well-being
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Painkillers
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Supports joint health
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Herbal sedative
conditionally compatible
Devil's claw
Good for the teeth
Naturopathy
Topical application
Supports digestion
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Potential allergy trigger
Eyebright
Can improve the absorption of nutrients
Can have a positive effect on cholesterol levels
Can promote milk production in lactating bitches
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Natural probiotic
Supports digestion
Food supplements
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in essential substances
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in fiber
Rich in iron
Rich in proteins
Rich in vitamins
Fenugreek
Aroma
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in fiber
Rich in minerals
Safe feeding
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Fenugreek seed
Aroma
Flavor enhancer
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in fiber
Safe feeding
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Fenugreek seeds
can have effects on the nervous system
Plant
Medicinal plant
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Highly toxic
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Field henbane