Marigolds have many health benefits for rabbits, Marigolds have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antispasmodic properties, they are a good additional therapy for treating infections and inflammations. They are high in vitamins C and A as well. Cold marigold tea makes a very soothing compress for the eyes, and can also be used to soothe skin irritations. Offer a drink of cooled marigold tea to your rabbit to settle GI distress and relieve diarrhea as well as constipation (marigold regulates the gut). Marigold tea: dry some marigold flowers and add a tablespoon of the flowers to a teapot. Pour some nearly-boiling water over the flowers and let them steep. Cool thoroughly before offering to your rabbit. You can also make an ointment from marigold, which I have used successfully on skin irritations on rabbits, Marigold ointment: chop up fresh flowers and add to coconut oil. Heat lightly and let cool. As always, make sure you are using marigold plants which have not been treated with pesticides. You can harvest and begin drying them for use over the winter they are a great addition to your botanical hay blend!
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:14:28 +0000
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