Botanical Self Healing  (Zoopharmacognosy)

Welcome to embracing animal harmony where we embark on a journey of mindful companionship infused with the healing essence of botanicals.   

Here, using the natural healing powers of botanicals, we discover the profound connection that exists between botanicals and healing. 

🐾 What is Zoopharmacognosy?   

The term "zoopharmacognosy" is derived from the Greek words "zoo" (meaning animal), "pharmaco" (meaning drug), and "gnosy" (meaning knowing). Essentially, it refers to the innate ability of animals to select and use medicinal substances to treat various health issues.  

This behaviour has been observed in a wide range of species, including primates, birds, mammals, and even insects. For example, chimpanzees have been observed consuming specific plants to treat intestinal parasites, while domestic dogs may eat grass to induce vomiting when they have an upset stomach.  Understanding zoopharmacognosy can provide valuable insights into animal behaviour and how you can help them.

Botanical healing offers us a gateway to the natural world, where the healing properties of plants can support the well-being of both humans and dogs. It's about embracing the wisdom of nature and allowing its gentle touch to guide us on our journey of companionship and connection.


🐾 How can it help?

 It helps animal caregivers understand the natural remedies animals use in the wild and how these behaviours can be applied to improve the health and well-being. By mimicking natural behaviors and providing access to medicinal plants and substances, zoopharmacognosy can help alleviate stress, manage pain, and promote overall health in animals.  

In essence, Zoopharmacognosy offers a window into the sophisticated ways animals interact with their environment to maintain their health, and by studying it, we can develop more holistic approaches to animal care and behaviour management