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Veterinarians Use Garden Herb to Treat Tigress with Fatal Viral Infection
✍️ NDTV
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 03:41 PM
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Veterinarians have employed a common garden herb to treat a tigress suffering from a lethal viral disease, marking a novel approach in wildlife medicine.
Veterinarians have turned to a common garden herb to treat a tigress afflicted with a deadly viral disease, a first in wildlife medicine. The herb, widely available in local gardens, was administered under close veterinary supervision. The tigress, which had shown severe symptoms, responded positively to the treatment, showing signs of recovery. This approach could open new avenues for treating similar diseases in wild felids, though further studies are needed to confirm efficacy and safety.