Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva, U. rubra) Slippery Elm inner bark is a must for treating gastric ulcers, as it is mucilaginous and thus will form a protective and healing poultice like layer over damaged gastric lining tissues. It's an essential ingredient in our specially...
Rosehips (Rosa canina) Rosehips are a rich natural source of Vitamin C, copper and many other nutrients, all of which help to encourage strong and healthy hoof and coat growth. They’re very anti-oxidant, highly beneficial for preventing injury and healing joint...
Passiflora (Passiflora incarnata) Passiflora has a powerful synergistic action with the other nervines in order to help the horse let go of old nervous habits and restructure more positive neural reactions. Highly recommended to include in any calming blend. Dose:...
Nettle (Urtica dioica, U. urens) Nettle is a known as the blood tonic herb, and is rich in natural Vitamin C, so is very useful for treating anaemia along with Rosehips. It is also a powerful blood cleanser and diuretic, so was an essential herb to include in our...
Mint (Mentha piperita) Mint is a carminative and anti-spasmodic which reduces excess flatulence and can help prevent gassy colics. As a colic preventative, mint can be introduced to the diet before making feed changes. Mint is a very good anti-depressant - a great...
Milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) Milk thistle seed is THE liver herb!! Not only does it help to detox the liver, but it also helps to regenerate liver damage if fed continuously for at least 6 – 8 weeks, but supplementing it for a 12 week period is the ideal. The...
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) Meadowsweet is also anti-inflammatory, being a natural source of aspirin, but in contrast to the drug extract it has the fantastic advantage of not irritating the gastric lining. In fact, it is so healing on the gastric system that...
Marshmallow(Althea officinalis) Both the leaves and root are used medicinally. It’s very emollient and demulcent, and mildly anti-inflammatory, which makes it an ideal herb for treating gastric ulcers. It’s also expectorant and coupled with its soothing properties it...
Kelp (Ecklonia maxima) Kelp is anti-rheumatic, stimulates the thyroid gland, cleanses the blood, a mild diuretic and contains an abundant variety of minerals, vitamins and amino-acids, all of which help to encourage good health, including strong and healthy hoof and...
Hops (Humulus lupus) Hops is a very good nervine for horses that tend to be distracted easily, even though they may not necessarily be very physically “hot” to ride. Your "Hops" horses battle to concentrate on their work and to retain what they learn. I have found...
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) Hawthorn is the perfect cardiovascular tonic, as it both improves circulation and has the remarkable bi-directional ability to normalize both low and high blood pressure. It’s also a rich source of nineteen different types of flavonoid...
Gotu kola(Centellaasiatica) Gotu Kola is a specific for arthritis, and also helps to support the circulatory system. It is anti-inflammatory as well as a mild diuretic. It has been used to promote healing and reconstruction of connective tissue in the joints.
Garlic (Allium sativum) This powerful herb is anti-viral, antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-septic, anthelmintic, expectorant and anti-diabetic so is excellent to use regularly in order to support the immune system. Be sure to feed the recommended dosage,...
Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Fenugreek seed is a rich natural source of Vitamin E (the fertility vitamin) although don’t feed it to overly flirtatious mares as it may increase oestrogen levels! It is a wonderful appetite stimulant and weight...
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) This is a powerful astringent, anti-catarrhal and anti-inflammatory herb. It’s particularly useful for helping to relieve any congestion in the head, such as hayfever. Only the aerial parts of this herb are used. When made into a tea,...
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia, E. pallida) Echinacea is a truly wonderful immune stimulant herb, however dosage must be regulated in order to fully gain its efficacy. It should never be used constantly; it is much more effective if administered in...
Devil’s claw (Harpogophytum procumbens) Devil’s claw is a low-growing plant that is native to Southern Africa. The root is used medicinally as a powerful natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic, and its effectiveness has been found to be comparable with that of...
Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion is THE herbal electrolyte!! The Dandelion herb is a very effective diuretic but is also contains an abundance of potassium, magnesium and calcium, so it helps to replace the minerals that are leached out of the body. It...
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Comfrey is widely known for its remarkable healing properties for ulcers, broken bones and soft tissue damage. It has cell proliferant properties which promote speedy wound healing, for which it can be used both internally and...
Combines exceptionally well with Calendula for various ailments, as mentioned above. Clivers are a rich bioavailable source of Silica, which is an essential trace mineral for promoting strong and healthy hoof and hair growth. It is also a mild diuretic, and when fed...
Chaste tree berries are an excellent hormone balancer. When combined in a blend with the nervine herbs it is very helpful for “PMS” moody type mares, or for overly aggressive stallions. Used straight, they're also very popular with many horse owner who find them...
Chamomile (German) (Matricaria recutita) Chamomile is a very good nervine for horses that process their nervousness through their digestive system, which generally also makes it useful for treating horses with gastric ulcers caused by stress. A “Chamomile” horse...
Celery Seed ( Apiumgraveolens) A strong diuretic herb and highly antirheumatic, it helps to prevent fluid build-up around joints and improves mobility. It also helps to expel internal gas. It should be used with caution in pregnant animals, or animals with kidney...
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) The vividly bright orange flower petals of Calendula officinalis are used for medicinal purposes. Calendula petals have remarkable healing properties because of their antiseptic and antifungal properties, and by speeding up the rate...