Herbs for Horses (Threshold Picture Guide)

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This section provides informative articles on the practical use of herbs, fruit and botanicals to improve horse health. This article is meant for your information only. The USFDA has not approved any herbs for medicinal purposes. They get very snippy with herbalists who don’t add this disclaimer.

There are quite a few herbs that are beneficial for the horses digestive system. The main ones would be:Aloe vera: Ingestion isn’t wise, but many racehorse trainers actually use the gel on minor skin problems. Burns, abrasions and other minor wounds may heal up to thirty five percent faster with the use of the gel. It can also help prevent the wound from granulizing.

Unfortunately, grazing for domesticated horses is usually limited and they are often completely dependent upon you to provide their needs. Digest by Hilton contains Slippery Elm, Gotu Kola, Marshmellow, Licorice, Meadowsweet, and Milk Thistle. These herbs help support the horse’s natural absorption of nutrients. Comfrey – Improvements to damaged ligaments and horses with joint and arthritic problems is the reason for feeing this herb 5 Please note that there is conflicting advice on whether comfrey has negative effects on the liver and kidneys 16Valerian combines extremely well with other relaxing herbs, such as chamomile and hops, to make a general calming blend, and can be helpful in settling the digestive system. Another thing to consider is that horses can kill off some of the plants that are best for them in their pasture. Even more of a problem if they are newly planted. Planting horse-friendly native plants in places where they can only nibble at them over or under a fence can help. Digest Plus by Hilton contains Fenugreek, Slippery Elm, Marshmellow, and billions of equine gut bacteria. This product is considered a probiotic.