Rara
Avis Nutritional Blends
Crafted
locally in small batches using only the highest quality,
certified
organic or wild-harvested herbs.
Summer Blend:
*Alfalfa
(Medicago sativa)
*Nettle
Root (Urtica dioica)
*Barley
Grass (Hordeum vulgare)
*Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
*Hawthorn (Crataegus
laevigata)
*Oatstraw (Avena sativa)
*Certified organic
Alfalfa: Nutritive food herb (rich
in carotene, chlorophyll, 8 essential
amino-acids, protein biotin, calcium,
choline, inositol, iron, magnesium, PABA, phosphorus, potassium, protein,
sodium, sulfur and vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E, K, P, and U), anti-tumor,
excellent general tonic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, detoxifier, diuretic,
promotes appetite, assists with weight gain.
Nettle Root: Nutritive, tonic
and astringent, helps support healthy prostate and
bladder function, mild anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, anticonvulsant, immunomodulator.
Barley Grass: Nutritive food
herb (excellent
source of chlorophyll and enzymes, high levels of beta-carotene, Vitamins B1,
B2 and B6, folic acid and choline), cell proliferant, internal deodorant,
immune tonic, mild appetite suppressant, relieves fevers, diarrhea and stomach
irritations, speeds up regeneration of healthy tissue.
Fennel Seed: Nutritive food herb (high in calcium, iron, potassium, linoleic acid,
vitamin C, A,), antibacterial, appetite stimulant, expels gas, reduces bad
breath, relives stomach and intestinal problems, stimulates digestion.
Hawthorn
Berry: Nutritive
summer food herb (high in bioflavonoids, sodium, phosphorus, silicon, iron,
zinc, sulphur, nickel, tin, aluminum, beryllium, vitamin C and B-complex), antioxidant,
wonderful heart and vascular herb, protects, regulates and strengthens
cardiovascular structures and functions, lowers blood pressure.
Oatstraw: Nutritive
food herb (high in protein, vitamins, calcium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, bioflavonoids),
anti-inflammatory, regulates blood sugar,
general tonic, anti-depressant, settles the stomach, expels gas,
improves nerve functions, aids in the recovery from nervous disorders or
exhaustion.
Recommended
Use:
Please
use each Seasonal Blend during the specified season, as rotating herbs is
essential to their conscientious use, nutritional balance, synergistic healing
and strengthening effects. We do not
recommend feeding a single seasonal blend for more than 4 months. We strongly recommend a fresh, whole foods
diet for optimal health. Feed herbs 4-5
days a week for best results.
Three Ways to Feed Rara Avis Nutritional Herb
Blends:
By body weight
1 tsp. per 10 lbs./day
By food weight (no grains)
½ tsp. per lb. meat (cat) or 1 Tbs. per lb. meat
(dog)
By food weight (w/ grains)
1 tsp. per lb. of food (cat) or 2 Tbs. per lb. of
food (dog)
Use directly from the bag or steep in 8 oz. of hot
water
then add suggested amounts to the food as a tea.
Not recommended for pregnant animals, or for
puppies or kittens under the age of 12 weeks.
Please
use as directed unless advised otherwise by a licensed veterinary health care
provider. Individuals may experience
negative or allergic reactions to any product.
Should this happen, discontinue use.
Rara
Avis products and information have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA or
any other governmental agency. Our products are not meant to diagnose disease
or replace licensed veterinary care. Our products are not pharmaceuticals or
drugs intended to treat, prevent, mitigate or cure disease.

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