If allergies are the problem (as described in the opening post), why would you want to "enhance" the immune response? Seems like that would only make the problem worse (since allergies represent an improperly directed immune reaction). Graviola is one of the latest in a long line of "super foods", widely promoted on the Internet as curing a wide range of ills based on testimonials (but little real evidence). Most disturbing are unfounded claims that it's a cancer cure, though there is only limited data suggesting it acts against cancer cells, but no human studies verifying effectiveness. And it could negatively interact with valid treatment. "Despite the absence of supportive data, graviola, like many herbal products, is heavily promoted to cancer patients on the Internet, often with false claims of cure. Patients should be cautioned against herbal supplement use when on treatment... Alkaloids extracted from graviola were found detrimental to the survival of dopaminergic nerve cells in vitro and can cause neuronal dysfunction and degeneration. Graviola may also have antidepressive activity due to its ability to stimulate serotonin receptors. Extracts of graviola demonstrated cytotoxic effects against hepatoma cells[6] and doxorubicin-resistant human mammary adenocarcinoma cells by blocking ATP utilization and by inhibiting activity of plasma membrane glycoprotein. But human studies are lacking. ADVERSE EFFECTS: Graviola may cause movement disorders and myeloneuropathy with symptoms similar to ParkinsonâÂÂs disease.[5] SUMMARY: Graviola demonstrated anticancer effects in vitro, but has not been studied in humans. Despite the lack of human data, many websites promote graviola to cancer patients based on traditional use and on the in vitro studies. Caution is required as there is no evidence of safety or efficacy." Also, it is quite a coincidence that this discussion was started by two brand-new posters, both from India, with the second post linking to a website that coincidentally sells graviola. My spam detector is going off. Here is a link that might be useful: Graviola and cancer This post was edited by eric_oh on Sat, Jul 13, 13 at 1:23

Check with your vet first, but here are a couple of remedies I have, listed under the heading of 'hyperactivity'. I have no idea how they work in animals, especially the St. John's Wort, which in humans interacts with practically every other herb/medicine, and which has unwanted side-effects such as photosensitivity. I don't know if it would react to such things as worming tablets and the like, but it's a herb I don't trust! Add teas or a few droppersful of tincture of Chamomile or Valerian to your petÂs water dish. Give about 1/2 teaspoon of St. JohnÂs Wort tincture in water or food, once or twice daily, for a small dog. Here's a rough guide as to dosages of herbs for animals: Cats: 1/8-1/4 the dose for an adult human. Dogs: Correspond to adult human dose according to weight. Horse: 8-16 times the dose for an adult human. Goats: 2-2 1/2 times the dose for an adult human. Sheep: 1 1/2 to 2 times the dose for an adult human. Cow: 12-24 times the dose for an adult human. Swine: 1-3 times the dose for an adult human. There is one sure-fire solution, of course - spaying!

My recipe for simple syrup: A 2:1 ratio. Start with twice as much sugar as water. Depending on what you plan to store it in, start with 2 cups sugar, to 1 cup water. Four cups of sugar and two cups of water will fill a 32-oz. container to the top when finishing your simple syrup. Over low heat, stir until sugar is no longer laying on the bottom on the pan and mixture is cloudy. Increase heat to medium/high and bring to a boil, giving it a stir with a wooden spoon occasionally. Boil for 3 minutes. Mixture will now be perfectly clear and of a thin, syrupy consistency. Remove from heat. While still VERY hot add: Citrus zest or rind...If using zest, drop thin strips in hot mixture, allow to steep until mixture is barely lukewarm. Strain through a seive and store in bottle in refrigerator. If using rind (for instance, by using a vegetable peeler), be careful not to get any of the pith (the white) of the fruit with the rind. Crush rind with the palm of your hand on flat surface to release oils and drop into the hot syrup mixture. Follow as above. For herbs....basil and sage, for instance....take several large leaves (I find 4-5 are enough) and roll up and crush with the palm of your hand to release to oils (bruise). Mint will vary, depending on type and it's potency. Your nose will tell you. Drop into hot mixture. Steep until barely lukewarm and remove whole leaves. Store in bottle in refrigerator. Rosemary...leave on stems, crush stem (again, to release oils), drop into mixture, same as above. Thymes are also best kept on the stem, because of their small leaves. Just be sure to bruise the stem to crush to herb to release it's oil. Some people use a 1:1 ratio with sugar and water, and I've tried it, but find it to be more of a "simple water" than I do syrup. Also, the 2:1 ratio seems to take less to sweeten beverages, be it a single glass, or an entire pitcher or pot. The 2:1 ratio will become a even thicker when allowed to get cold in the refrigerator, but dissolve instantly in cold or hot beverages. When the ODD occurrence presents itself and I find I don't have lemons or oranges in the house for citrus SS, I use lemon or orange oil. 1/4 tsp. = 1 tbs. fresh zest. I use even less, finding the culinary lemon and orange oils to be intense in flavor. A little goes a long way. And they are just as good as the real thing. Not lemon or orange juice, but the culinary oils. Whatever you do, don't boil your zest/rind or herbs with the syrup. It brings out the bitterness and the result won't be pleasant. Gently coaxing out the flavor by steeping and being patient is always the way to go and will always reward you with a flavorful syrup. :-) The amount of zest or herbs you would use actually depends on your taste. I find one large lemon or orange is fine with my 4 cups to 2 cups ratio, and provides the simple syrup with more than enough flavor. After all, you want a hint of the flavor, not an overwhelming one. The beverage is the star of the show, the syrup is just a sweetener, an accompaniment. Like a lemonade flavored with basil simple syrup. You want the tang of the lemon to shine through with just a hint of basil. I find 4-5 leaves of a healthy, potent basil or sage is just fine. A couple healthy stalks of rosemary will do you well, also. Pick a nice bouquet of thyme if using it. In my experience, it takes a little more to get the job done. As I said, mint will depend on type and potency, but I've found I never have to overwhelm the pot with any single ingredient to get the flavor out of it, if it's fresh and healthy. Trust your nose and tastebuds....but don't burn yourself. When making simple syrup, it's always a good idea to have a bowl of ice water nearby, in case of any accidental splashing or accidents that may occur. This stuff is H-O-T and WILL burn your skin on contact and it sticks!

Drinking large quantities of herbal infusions/teas on a daily basis might be unwise, seeing that herbal drug interactions (with each other and with non-herbal medications) are not well characterized and might be deleterious, especially to liver function. Burdock root by itself can cause a bleeding tendency and is not recommended for use shortly before surgery. It's now known that taking multivitamins on a daily basis can backfire and cause unexpected health consequences. Doing multiherbals in a similar manner might risk similar problems.