Materia Medica

Green Banana Flour for Animals

Green Banana Flour for Animals

Whole Green Banana Flour for Animals: The Ultimate Gut Health Guide Discover the revolutionary benefits of whole green banana flour for animals. This powerful superfood is changing how we care for our horses and dogs. Moreover, it offers a natural solution for...

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Aloe Bitters Blog

Aloe Bitters Blog

Aloe bitters is an internal tick repellent. This bitter herb stimulates gastric acid secretion, which can help to prevent and aid healing of hindgut ulcers. Safety Precautions: Not recommended for animals with suspected gastric ulcers, or for pregnant animals....

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Glucosamine sulphate

Glucosamine sulphate

Glucosamine sulphate is traditionally used for building cartilage and maintaining joint mobility, and for helping to relieve joint pain. It's a natural substance made from the exoskeletons of marine crustacea. Studies have shhown it works synergistically with herbal...

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MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)

MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)

Honeyvale Herbs MSM is a pure pharmaceutical grade Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM). MSM is a nature identical substance, it's found in the growing tips of plants, particularly in those close to marine environments. It was discovered by the Russians as an aid to speeding...

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Rooibos

Rooibos

Part of the fynbos family, rooibos can safely be used routinely as part of a daily diet, and is safe enough even for babies. Yet because of it’s significant anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and immune supportive properties, it has a tremendous amount of health...

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Thuja

Thuja

Thuja occidentalis - this potent herb is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY!!! Traditionally used as an external treatment to remove sarcoids and warts. Apply neat thuja tincture to sarcoids 2 - 3 x daily. Apply thoroughly, particularly around the base of the sarcoid. Buy here....

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Chia Seed Blog

Chia Seed Blog

A fuss free alternative rich source of Omega 3 to linseed, with the convenience of it not needing to be freshly crushed prior to feeding in order to enhance digestibility. Chia seeds are rich in: Rich in Caffeic acid.  An antioxidant which reduces inflammation....

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Psyllium Husk

Psyllium Husk

Rich in soluble fibre, Psyllium husk removes sand accumulations in the gut, and regulates the passage of food in the bowel. A 4-5 day course of psyllium husk once a month is recommended if your horse lives in a sand paddock, or for any reason your horse may be at risk...

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White Millet Seed

White Millet Seed

White Millet Seed (Unhulled) has the following benefits: Good source of dietary silica, which strengthens and helps repair bones, tendons and ligaments Arthritis support Supports proper muscle and nerve function As a support for the nervous system Rich in B vitamins,...

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Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Our raw, unfiltered, whole Apple Cider vinegar is proudly made in South Africa, and has the following benefits: is a popular traditional remedy for arthritis, rich in antioxidants. Can be safely and effectively used in combination with Arthro-Ease has immune...

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Liquorice Root

Liquorice Root

Liquorice root(Glychyrrizaglabra) A powerful expectorant and immune supportive root. It is also demulcent, this helps to make it one of the primary respiratory supportive herbs. It is anti-inflammatory, one of the very best herbs to include in a herbal cortisone...

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Vervain

Vervain

Vervain (Verbena officinalis) “Vervain” type horses are the typical Thoroughbred – fizzy, spooky, impatient type horses who often use up all their energy dancing and fidgeting around before the race/competition has even started! Your “Vervain” type horses tend to have...

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Elecampane Root

Elecampane Root

Elecampane root (Inula helenium) It’s a powerful mucus expeller and antibacterial herb, ideal for respiratory allergies and infections. It’s also an alterative herb, which helps to restore normal bodily function. It’s an ideal supportive through severe illness, as it...

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Horsetail

Horsetail

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) This herb is best known for it’s ability to heal bone and connective tissue injuries. It’s musculo-skeletal regenerative properties are linked to it’s significant content of bioavailable silicon. It’s silicon content also helps to...

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Mugwort

Mugwort

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) This nervine herb is mildly sedative and helps to improve sleep patterns. It’s particularly helpful for cases who’ve lost their appetite and are struggling from depression. It’s also a bitters herb that supports the liver and digestion....

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Red Clover

Red Clover

Red Clover (Trifoliumpratense) One of the best-known blood purifying and anti-tumour herbs. Highly tonic, this herb helps to soothe coughs and speed recovery from respiratory illnesses as it is expectorant and helps to soothe inflamed mucous membranes. Feed only at...

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Propolis

Propolis

An incredible powerful natural antibiotic, recommended to keep on hand in the first aid kit. Propolis a natural product made by bees using resins, pollens and essential oils.  Bees make it to line their hives and seal out contaminants.  Propolis is antibiotic,...

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Linseed / Flaxseed

Linseed / Flaxseed

Linseeds are a very rich source of omega 3’s, from which horses are able to manufacture Omega 6’s as they require.  Omega 3’s are desperately lacking in the modern horse’s processed diet, but Omega 6’s are usually excessively available.  Omega 3’s have numerous health...

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Brewer’s Yeast

Brewer’s Yeast

A very good source of the water-soluble B-vitamin group and the antioxidant mineral selenium, and it encourages healthy gut flora and efficient feed assimilation.  It’s also a good source of zinc and the blood sugar regulating mineral Chromium. Brewer’s yeast is a...

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Sea Salt 

Sea Salt 

What makes Honeyvale Herb's natural sea salt so acceptable to both horses and Cape Town's best chef's alike?  Pure hand harvested sea salt from the Atlantic. Sourced from an underground seawater aquifer carrying pristine 400yr old brine and naturally filtered through...

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Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil

An incredible wound healer.  I usually use it on wounds for a few days after I have used the Propolis, as it speeds healing and promotes hair regrowth.  It should be blended with a carrier oil, 1 drop lavender essential oil for every 10 drops of carrier oil. Lavender...

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Yarrow

Yarrow

Yarrow  (Achillea millefolium) I had to include this herb in the Materia Medica chiefly because of its powerful ability to staunch bleeding.  Soldiers as far back as Roman times used it on the battlefield, which is why the herb earned the common names “Soldiers...

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Valerian

Valerian

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) “Valerian” type horses are regarded as processing their stress through their muscles.  They tense up when frightened and the rider will feel it underneath the saddle and in their work, but bystanders may be completely unaware of it. ...

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Turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) A rich source of curcumin and other powerful antioxidants, this golden root is highly anti-inflammatory and full of tissue protective anti-oxidants. Only the root of this plant is used, and different sub species of Turmeric contain varying...

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