Cucumber flower water
By Dr. Kim • Feb 3rd, 2007 • Category: Herbal Health for PetsI was asked by a wonderful new friend I met recently about cucumber “oil” and I honestly had not heard of it before although I have heard of cucumber hydrosols (ie flower water or flower essence). This new friend, Marvel, sent me some information on cucumber “oil” and I thought I’d share it with you:
“Recently, there have been health care articles suggesting that cucumber oil essence has a calming effect and can help with MR claustrophobia, said Cathy Smith, R.T. (R) (CT), an account executive with the ASRT Association Management Company who also works per diem at a university clinic and MR research center.” continue reading article here:
http://www.american-open.org/news.php
For a wonderful cucumber flower water to try go to Mountain Rose Herbs -we use their flower waters in our aromatherapy sprays for dogs!
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Dr. Kim is a veterinary naturopath. She also is the host and creator of Animal Talk Naturally Radio show which she hosts together with her like-minded colleague and friend, Dr. Jeannie Thomason, and a proficient blogger and writer on natural pet health. Dr. Kim is also co-author of the book Whole Health for Happy Dogs and author of the book Animals Taught Me That.
Dr. Kim’s articles have been featured in various publications such as Animal Wellness Magazine and Natural Horse Magazine. She sits on the Advisory Board for HolisticOption.com and is adjunct professor with Kingdom College of Natural Health.
Dr. Kim lives with her husband of many years and they are owned by a rescued Neapolitan Mastiff named Shadrach.
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