1. Aloe Vera

This spiky leafed herb’s medicinal value has been appreciated since ancient times. Youd be glad to know it’s also good for your animal companion.

Aloe Vera can be either applied topically — using the natural gel in the leaves as a treatment for burns, scrapes, and minor irritations — or given internally to help with conditions such as gas, constipation, and infections.

2. Calendula Flowers

The bright and sunny flowers of this easy-growing herb may be used to treat cuts, scrapes and wounds, both on you and your animal companion.

The flower petals, meanwhile, can be applied directly as a wound dressing, or made into a tea to be used as an antiseptic wash. The antiseptic quality of the herb helps prevent bacterial growth, which is good news for your companion and bad news for the bacteria.

3. Ginger

Not only is the root of the ginger herb delicious, but it has been highly prized for centuries as a medicinal herb. It can be made into a tea or tincture, and is excellent at settling your companion’s upset tummy.

4. Goldenseal

Sadly, goldenseal has nothing to do with gold, seals, or even a magical seal made out of gold (that would just be silly).

This herb is a powerful antibiotic that prevents the bacteria from latching onto the cell walls. It can be used as a tincture, tea, or wash for dogs with eye infections or weepy eyes. It is also useful in treating stomach and bowel ailments.

5. Milk Thistle

Milk thistle protects the liver against damage and also improves liver function. In fact, it is an important extract to use if your dog has been on any medicine that may affect the liver.