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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 18:39:12 GMT -5
Heather, can u point me to research on this? I know you err on the side of caution with all eo's and respect that.
Most of what I have found on cats points to an issue with using poor quality eo's. I also noticed that the chemicals pointed to were specific to certain herbs and not what frankincense lists. Oilycat is one of the few places I could find research that included follow up blood checks, etc. To study long term effects. Frankincense is made from sap, not leaves. I'd like to read about the long term effects of targeted, short term use.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2015 23:11:49 GMT -5
Quality does make a difference in the effects, but I'd still proceed with caution if you opt to use them on the ferrets- there are risks of toxicity. Keep in mind as well that the higher quality frankincense oil is very expensive- if you can find it under $50, it is CHEAP and not something you want to use on anyone! The only source I'd trust currently has it for $95 per 15 mL bottle. It'll go a long way, but it is quite expensive if using it on a regular basis.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2015 1:57:22 GMT -5
When I worked at a horse stud, they used to feed frankincense granules as well as various supplements that contained it to some older boarders. It was used for treatment of Arthritis and to help horses with swollen joints or inflammation. Frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia. Boswellia can help soothe swollen joints, aiding the distribution of fluid from swollen areas etc. Boswellia, the genus of trees are known for their fragrant resin which has many pharmacological uses particularly as anti-inflammatories. Frankincense is edible and often used in various traditional medicines in Asia for digestion and healthy skin. It's often light yellow with a slight greenish tint. It is chewed like gum. I'm not sure if this though, could have any use for ferrets.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2015 2:09:26 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 14:36:44 GMT -5
Is there any herbal or natural supplements or ingredients that have been proven to relieve insiloma symptoms??? My Farah will be 9 this next year and has been getting pred and diazoxide since around march this year and has had adrenal for a few years now.... Yesterday her diazoxide was raised to 0.4 50ml strength since her pred is maxed out at 0.2..and her bg was at 58 which was 49 a couple weeks before....just trying to get her relief for her symptoms....plus shes really getting plump lately...shes on soupies.
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Post by Heather on Nov 25, 2015 15:50:58 GMT -5
Nothing that is as effective as the chemical drugs she's on now. The only thing that offers a boost to that is a natural raw diet and the timing of the meds. ciao
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2015 0:58:15 GMT -5
Frankincense is the dried sap of trees in the Boswellia genus, particularly Boswellia sacra. These trees grow in Oman, Yemen and the Horn of Africa, including Somalia and Ethiopia. When dried, the sap is burned as incense and thought to have several medicinal properties.
EO's are a concentrated form of a particular plant matter with other additives to make it an EO. I am not a fan of EO use in animals or humans. Now the actual plant/medicinal herb is all together different imo. I drink White Willow bark tea if I happen to get a headache, the plant that was originally used and now sadly replaced with synthetic lab created junk with more side effects than real help. Got an upset tummy or travel illness Ginger root works every time. Coming down with a cold... honey and cinnamon work fast without causing your body to just suppress the symptoms and instead actually fight them.
I would do way more looking into it before deciding if you want to treat with it but Mother nature really is an amazing healer with prudence and proper precautions.
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Post by Sherry on Nov 28, 2015 12:11:21 GMT -5
Unfortunately pred and diazoxide are two musts with something like insulinoma.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 14:20:40 GMT -5
Especially when it is as advanced as it sounds, nothing is a good substitute for those medications.
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