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.
Poison control
Plant
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
Feeding toxic
Potential source of danger
Genuine Solomon seal
Food
Medicine
Naturopathy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Safe feeding
Goutweed leaves
May have antibacterial properties
Can improve the absorption of nutrients
Aroma
Calming effect
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in antioxidants
Potential allergy trigger
Herbs
May have antibacterial properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Natural source of phytochemicals
Aroma
Antiseptic
Can support the immune system
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Use in animal care
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Herbal sedative
conditionally compatible
Potential source of danger
Hyssop
Medicine
Naturopathy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Indian nard
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Supports emotional well-being
Aroma
Calming effect
Can support the immune system
Can influence the mood
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Garden plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Herbal sedative
Can be eaten fresh
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Lemon balm
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Natural source of phytochemicals
Aroma
Antiseptic
Can support the immune system
Supports digestion
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Source of vitamin C
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Rich in flavonoids
Rich in nutrients
conditionally compatible
Can be eaten fresh
Tolerated in small quantities
Lemon thyme
can have effects on the nervous system
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Highly toxic
Potential source of danger
Mandrakes
Plant
Tree
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Ornamental plant
Feeding toxic
Potential source of danger
Maple
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Antiseptic
Dermatological application
May have antifungal properties
Can support the immune system
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
Marigold
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Adaptogen
Calming effect
Promotes blood circulation
Can support the immune system
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Potential allergy trigger
Medicinal angelica
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of phytochemicals
Aroma
Calming effect
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
Rich in vitamins
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Melissa herb
May have antibacterial properties
Aroma
Gluten free
Medicine
Calming effect
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can contribute to the promotion of intestinal health
Naturopathy
Supports digestion
Plant
Garden plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Rich in nutrients
Rich in antioxidants
Safe feeding
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Tolerated in small quantities
Mountain mint
Low calorie content
Aroma
Medicine
Naturopathy
Topical application
Supports digestion
Plant
Garden plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
conditionally compatible
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Mugwort
Low calorie content
Aroma
Medicine
Can have a detoxifying effect
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Garden plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
conditionally compatible
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Mugwort
Gluten free
Diuretic properties
Can support the immune system
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in iron
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Nettle powder
Can help regulate blood sugar levels
Can support the immune system
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Naturopathy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in essential substances
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Safe feeding
Nettles
Natural source of antioxidants
Natural source of phytochemicals
Supports emotional well-being
Calming effect
Can influence the mood
May interact with medications
Can contribute to the promotion of blood health
Can help to support vascular health
Sleeping pills
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
Potential allergy trigger
Passion flower
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Penstemon
Promotes fresh breath
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Cooling effect
Natural source of antioxidants
Aroma
Calming effect
May have antifungal properties
Can influence the mood
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Use in animal care
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Herbal sedative
Tolerated in small quantities
Peppermint
May have antibacterial properties
Can improve the absorption of nutrients
May have antiviral properties
Can support the immune system
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Topical application
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Use in animal care
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Rich in flavonoids
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Purple coneflower
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Potential allergy trigger
Rhamphospermum arvense
Natural source of antioxidants
Natural source of phytochemicals
Berry
Poison control
Source of vitamin C
Plant
Tree
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
Rich in flavonoids
Feeding toxic
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Rowan berry
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Aroma
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Rich in flavonoids
Potential allergy trigger
Sand thyme
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Garden plant
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
conditionally compatible
Feeding not recommended
Highly toxic
Compatibility unknown
Shade flowers
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of phytochemicals
Supports emotional well-being
Adaptogen
Calming effect
Can support the immune system
Can support heart health
Can influence the mood
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Supports cognitive function
Plant
Medicinal plant
Potential allergy trigger
Sleeping berry
May have antibacterial properties
Calming effect
May have antiviral properties
Can influence the mood
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
May interact with medications
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
Ornamental plant
St. John's wort
Calming effect
can have effects on the nervous system
Can influence the mood
May have anti-inflammatory properties
May interact with medications
Naturopathy
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
Rich in essential substances
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in flavonoids
Rich in minerals
St. John's wort root
May have antibacterial properties
May have antioxidant properties
Natural source of antioxidants
Adaptogen
Antiseptic
Calming effect
Dermatological application
Homeopathy
May have antiviral properties
Can support the immune system
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Medicinal plant
Sunflower
Calming effect
can have effects on the nervous system
Can influence the mood
Supports digestion
Naturopathy
Topical application
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
conditionally compatible
Compatibility unknown
Valerian
Natural source of phytochemicals
Supports emotional well-being
Calming effect
can have effects on the nervous system
Can influence the mood
May interact with medications
Naturopathy
Sleeping pills
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herbal sedative
Valerian extract
Natural source of antioxidants
Poison control
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Traditional use in phytotherapy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Ornamental plant
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Variegated balsam