You may have all guessed that I am passionate about herbs and the benefits of feeding them to our equine friends. While doing some research, I just came across this page and felt it gave a good breakdown of some of the benefits of herbs in our horses diets. Celery (ground seeds) • Helps as a treatment in degenerative joint disease (arthritis). • Promotes with joint suppleness. • Reduces acidity in the body. • Increases circulation. • Tends to make horses want to drink more water which helps in the removal of toxins through the urinary track. Comfrey • One of the most potent healing agents. • Can be fed internally but also used externally to heal wounds by using in a poltice or a wash. Healing can be so fast caution must be used to be sure there is no internal infection since cuts can heal shut before beneficial draining occurs in deeper wounds. Dandelion • A good liver tonic and cleanser. • Promotes good digestion. • Contains a wealth of nutrition and a large handful is a helpful addition to feed, particularly when horses are on poor pasture. Kelp T • A very economical way to provide a large number of minerals. More is not always better. I feed about a tablespoon per day to average size horses. Yarrow • An excellent blood purifier. • Has antiseptic properties. There is much to be gained in the way of healing properties with yarrow. • Congestion can occur in any internal organ and yarrow is very effective in ‘packaging up’ toxins for more efficient elimination. Chamomile • Has a calming effect on horses as well as humans. • Very high calcium content. • Acts as an anti-inflammatory so can be used for aches and pains. Fenugreek • The seeds are extremely nutritious, containing A,B and C vitamins as well as vitamin E. • Has high protein content. • Tastes pleasant to horses, encouraging them to eat. Nettle • Tends to dapple the horses coats. • Is high in Iron and Vitamin C. • Is good for blood cleansing and circulation that assist healing when horses have laminitis, toxin in the blood causing inner hoof wall to separate from outer hoof. Rosehip • High in vitamin C, it helps every cell of the body retain elasticity. • Contributes to lung health. • It is also high in vitamin and minerals that promote hoof growth and reduce stress. • Helps the body fight infection. Garlic • An excellent aid to strengthening the immune system. • Also is a vermicide (parasite control). • A powerful antibiotic full of minerals which help heal internally • An excellent source of sulfur which aids in healthy skin, hair and hooves. Wormwood • Promotes strong digestion • Increases appetite. • Highly effective for killing parasites. I still use a paste wormer but much less often when my animals are getting wormwood, garlic and fenugreek on a regular basis. https://facebook/messages/lia.lee.73#!/pages/In-Touch-Bowen-Therapy-Healing-South-West-WA/522609947783753
Posted on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:25:56 +0000
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