Sarcoids

A sarcoid is basically a type of skin tumour believed to be caused by a virus. There is a possible link between a poor immune system and sarcoids.

Appearance:

They are variable in appearance and may look like the following

·         Crusty and wart-like

·         Smooth and nodular and can become very large and multiple.

·         Flat, slightly bumpy with areas of hair loss.

·         As they grow they may become ulcerated and infected.

·         They are found on the inside of thighs, on or around the sheath and udder, behind the elbow and girth area, under the belly and on the head and neck.

Traditional and Veterinary Treatment:

·         Applying a tight elastic band around the base of the sarcoid. Only suitable for tumours with a narrow base. There is usually quite a lot of swelling and some discharge before the tumour drops off.

·         Surgical removal, cryosurgery, injection of BCG vaccine.

Alternative Preventative and Herbal Treatment.

·         Yarrow flowers, one cup chopped  and steeped in boiling water daily, added to feed.  Yarrow may  help restrict oxygen and nutrients to the tumour.. 

 ·         A short cleansing course may help flush toxins from the system.

·         Other herbs that stimulate the lymph system are cleavers, violet leaves

·         Garlic and echinacea to activate immune system and provide antibiotic cover.

·         Apply twice daily using a cotton bud, a tincture blend of yarrow and bergamot.

·         Apply thuja ointment twice daily

·         The yellow juice of the stem of Greater Celandine may be applied twice daily. ( the bright orange exudate from the stem is purported to dissolve protein in sarcoid)

·         Homeopathic thuja and causticum 60 may be given internally.