Pet Products
History of Herbalism
Since written history began, the study of herbs dates back over 5,000
years to the Sumerians. The ancient Romans and Greeks valued plants
for various uses including food seasonings, dyes, cosmetics, and most
notably as medicines. These medicinal practices were recorded in the
writings of Hippocrates, who advocated the use of a few simple herbal
drugs—along with fresh air, rest, and proper diet—to help the body’s
own “life force” regain health and maintain a desirable homeostasis.
Plant remedies represent the most continuous and universal form of
treatment and have been the basic source of therapeutic products for
professional and folk medicine from the earliest days until the
twentieth century. In fact, folk medicine—the household use of plants
and herbs to treat physical ailments—is based on word-of-mouth
tradition that probably extends in an unbroken line back to
prehistoric times.
Philosophy of Herbalism
The
basic assumption behind natural healing is that man is part of nature,
a living being influenced by, and dependent upon, organic substances.
Many of these substances are necessary to life itself; others are
valuable, if not essential, for maintaining the body at its optimum
state of health.
The
philosophy of Herbalism contends that the human body is capable of
healing itself once the proper conditions have been achieved. For
this reason, botanical products are designed to neutralize or
eliminate from the body the harmful substances that prevent the body
from curing itself.
Until recently, the modern age has not been kind to old knowledge,
preferring today’s modern scientific answers to health problems.
Synthetic drugs have been preferred to natural remedies as
pharmaceutical companies continually create laboratory compounds
designed to “cure” an ever-growing list of physical ailments. Lately,
however, we see a marked trend toward naturopathy as a viable,
preferred substitute to traditional pharmacology. This is mainly due
to an increasing awareness of the impact of chemicals on the human
body and on the environment. “Natural” is fashionable now in a way it
could never have been in the past.
Botanicals and Pet Products
The
use of botanical remedies for pets is an ever-growing niche in the pet
products market, and with good reason. Pets and humans alike are part
of a natural ecosystem, related to the plant life that surrounds
them, influenced by it every day, as they influence it.
Botanical products allow owners to maintain their pet’s health
naturally. Papaya and Wild Cherry Bark for allergy relief, chamomile
for anxiety, celery seed and ginger for skin and coat are just some of
the herbal solutions to pet ailments. Since many traditional products
contain harmful chemicals, natural products are rapidly becoming
popular with pet owners who want only the best for their companions.
Unfortunately, few companies offer a comprehensive line of all-natural
products for pets.
Doc Ackerman’s Herbal Pet Products
Since 1999, Doc Ackerman’s line of botanicals for pets has provided
pet owners with a complete line of all-natural, environmentally
friendly herbal products. From an herbal flea and tick shampoo to a
liquid biotin supplement for horses, Doc Ackerman offers a
comprehensive spectrum of products designed to maintain pet health
naturally.
Doc
Ackerman is also proud to offer a line of Herbal Remedies for dogs,
cats, and horses. Produced from the finest natural ingredients
available, these herbal remedies have been rigorously tested for
quality and effectiveness. To learn more about us, or to place an
order, please click on the “Contact” link below.
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