St. John's Wort

[casportpony]

Quote: I have asked this question before, but not one person that has posted here can give actual dosing directions. Seems odd to me.

-Kathy

 

[cjpines]

I have asked this question before, but not one person that has posted here can give actual dosing directions. Seems odd to me.

-Kathy

I wonder if anyone, who is knowledgeable, working in a feed store would know? Also, you would think someone in the group would know an avian vet personally to ask. I'll call in about a week to my vet and see if she has some info.

I tried to find out on line, but it wasn't specific enough to determine.

 

[chicknmania]

I have asked this question before, but not one person that has posted here can give actual dosing directions. Seems odd to me.

-Kathy

Because it isn't measured in mgs. The measurement on the bottle is 30 C. (or something like that, I have a cat in my lap, I will check and correct tomorrow if necessary).

 

[chicknmania]

Sorry, I just saw this quote. My vet is on vacation, she's a one person vet office. I'm sure she must of referred people to someone else via voice mail or notification.

Do you think the dosage may be determined by what the chicken has? She told me to quit after three days if no improvement, so maybe it would of had adverse effects? She also said if the chicken improved before the three days to quit then.

you quit when the chicken shows very noticeable improvement. Not just slight improvement. But enough so that you really notice it. There is some margin for error.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Okay... the only bottles I have seen *are* in mg, *not* in "30 C", so please, when you can, look at your bottle and provide the dosing info.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

http://www.vitacost.com/solgar-st-johns-wort-herb-extract-60-vegetable-capsules
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Vegetable Capsule
Servings per Container: 60

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Total Carbohydrate less than 1 g <1%

Standardized St. John's Wort Extract (aerial)
(hypericin 0.5 mg [0.3%]) 175 mg *

Raw St. John's Wort Powder (aerial) 300 mg *

*Daily value not established.
Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, PhytO2X

Blend (L-ascorbic acid, natural beta-carotene).
Warnings
The use of this product may result in a photosensitivity reaction. If you are taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your physician before taking this product. Not for use during pregnancy and lactation unless directed by a healthcare practitioner. Should not be taken with tyramine-containing foods, such as aged cheeses and meats.

 

[casportpony]

Can no one tell me how many mg to give?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

you quit when the chicken shows very noticeable improvement. Not just slight improvement. But enough so that you really notice it. There is some margin for error.

If you have done this you should know the dose, yes?

-Kathy

 

[chicknmania]

If you have done this you should know the dose, yes?

-Kathy

I had to go look at the container because thankfully I have only had to use it one time and that was almost two years ago. It is 30C. That is the strength you need. You dissolve it in a teaspoon of distilled water and drip it in the bird's mouth and nostrils, make sure they move their beak up and down so you know it's getting into their sinuses. You don't have to use the whole teaspoon, just a few drops..five or six, as I remember. Look at the OP's instructions. The hen we treated started out limping, later was unable to walk or even stand, she was rolling on her back. She was a pullet at the time. I have no idea what her problem was, but we treated her with the Hypericum, and as far as I know she has made a full recovery. She is a hen now, of course, and currently tryiing to produce a family.

 

[casportpony]

30C? That's not something I can find. Can you post a picture of your bottle or explain what "30C" means?

-Kathy