Plant extracts are also used a lot in petfood.
The application for pets is more focused on allergies and overall health.
For example, scientists at The
University
of Nottingham are harnessing ancient Chinese herbal remedies to help pets
suffering with allergies.
They are investigating whether natural plant
extracts such as liquorice and ginger, used for centuries for their healing
properties, could be used to treat allergic conditions in animals.
by
Editor AllAboutFeed
30 Oct 2006
last update:6 Aug 2012