Materia Medica

Aloe Bitters Blog

Aloe bitters is an internal tick repellent. This bitter herb stimulates gastric acid …

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Aniseed

Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) Aniseed is THE coughing herb. The Aniseed herb is expectorant, …

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Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Our raw, unfiltered, whole Apple Cider vinegar is proudly made in South Africa, …

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Brewer’s Yeast

A very good source of the water-soluble B-vitamin group and the antioxidant mineral …

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Burdock Root

Burdock Root  (Arctium lappa) Burdock root is another blood cleansing herb that supports …

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Calendula

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) The vividly bright orange flower petals of Calendula officinalis are used …

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Celery Seed

Celery Seed ( Apiumgraveolens) A strong diuretic herb and highly antirheumatic, it helps …

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Chamomile

Chamomile (German) (Matricaria recutita) Chamomile is a very good nervine for horses that …

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Chaste Tree Berries Blog

Chaste tree berries are an excellent hormone balancer. When combined in a blend …

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Chia Seed Blog

A fuss free alternative rich source of Omega 3 to linseed, with the …

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Clivers

Combines exceptionally well with Calendula for various ailments, as mentioned above. Clivers are …

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Comfrey

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Comfrey is widely known for its remarkable healing properties for …

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Dandelion

Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion is THE herbal electrolyte!! The Dandelion herb is …

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Devil’s Claw

Devil’s claw (Harpogophytum procumbens) Devil’s claw is a low-growing plant that is native …

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Echinacea

Echinacea  (Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia, E. pallida) Echinacea is a truly wonderful immune …

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Elecampane Root

Elecampane root (Inula helenium) It’s a powerful mucus expeller and antibacterial herb, ideal …

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Eyebright

Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) This is a powerful astringent, anti-catarrhal and anti-inflammatory herb. It’s …

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Fenugreek Seed blog

Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Fenugreek seed is a rich natural source of Vitamin …

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Garlic

Garlic (Allium sativum) This powerful herb is anti-viral, antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-septic, anthelmintic, …

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Glucosamine sulphate

Glucosamine sulphate is traditionally used for building cartilage and maintaining joint mobility, and …

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Gotu Kola

Gotu kola(Centellaasiatica) Gotu Kola is a specific for arthritis, and also helps to …

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Hawthorn

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) Hawthorn is the perfect cardiovascular tonic, as it both improves …

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Hops

Hops (Humulus lupus) Hops is a very good nervine for horses that tend …

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Horsetail

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) This herb is best known for it’s ability to heal bone …

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Kelp

Kelp (Ecklonia maxima) Kelp is anti-rheumatic, stimulates the thyroid gland, cleanses the blood, …

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Lavender Essential Oil

An incredible wound healer.  I usually use it on wounds for a few …

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Linseed / Flaxseed

Linseeds are a very rich source of omega 3’s, from which horses are …

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Liquorice Root

Liquorice root(Glychyrrizaglabra) A powerful expectorant and immune supportive root. It is also demulcent, …

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Marshmallow

Marshmallow(Althea officinalis) Both the leaves and root are used medicinally. It’s very emollient …

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Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) Meadowsweet is also anti-inflammatory, being a natural source of aspirin, …

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Milk Thistle Seed

Milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) Milk thistle seed is THE liver herb!!  Not …

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Mint Blog

Mint (Mentha piperita) Mint is a carminative and anti-spasmodic which reduces excess flatulence …

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MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)

Honeyvale Herbs MSM is a pure pharmaceutical grade Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM). MSM …

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Mugwort

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) This nervine herb is mildly sedative and helps to improve …

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Nettle

Nettle (Urtica dioica, U. urens) Nettle is a known as the blood tonic …

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Passiflora

Passiflora (Passiflora incarnata) Passiflora has a powerful synergistic action with the other nervines …

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Propolis

An incredible powerful natural antibiotic, recommended to keep on hand in the first …

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Psyllium Husk

Rich in soluble fibre, Psyllium husk removes sand accumulations in the gut, and …

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Red Clover

Red Clover (Trifoliumpratense) One of the best-known blood purifying and anti-tumour herbs. Highly …

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Rooibos

Part of the fynbos family, rooibos can safely be used routinely as part …

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Rosehips blog

Rosehips (Rosa canina) Rosehips are a rich natural source of Vitamin C, copper …

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Sea Salt 

What makes Honeyvale Herb’s natural sea salt so acceptable to both horses and …

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Slippery Elm Bark

Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva, U. rubra) Slippery Elm inner bark is a must …

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Thuja

Thuja occidentalis – this potent herb is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY!!! Traditionally used as …

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Turmeric

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) A rich source of curcumin and other powerful antioxidants, this …

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Valerian

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) “Valerian” type horses are regarded as processing their stress through …

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Vervain

Vervain (Verbena officinalis) “Vervain” type horses are the typical Thoroughbred – fizzy, spooky, …

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White Millet Seed

White Millet Seed (Unhulled) has the following benefits: Good source of dietary silica, …

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Yarrow

Yarrow  (Achillea millefolium) I had to include this herb in the Materia Medica …

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