Herbs and Essential Oil Info for Horses 
The information provided on these Herb & Essential Oil Information pages is provided for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or professional advice, but rather sharing of information obtained from our research on the use of herbs, herbal remedies and essential oils. The information provided is not intended to diagnose or prescribe. The statements presented on this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The use of herbs for the prevention or cure of disease has not been approved by the FDA or USDA.
The information provided on these Herb & Essential Oil Information pages is provided for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or professional advice, but rather sharing of information obtained from our research on the use of herbs, herbal remedies and essential oils. The information provided is not intended to diagnose or prescribe. The statements presented on this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The use of herbs for the prevention or cure of disease has not been approved by the FDA or USDA.
Herbs
Burdock Root |
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| Burdock Root is best known to help with skin conditions. It will help to cleanse the blood of toxins. | |
Celery Seed |
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| Celery seed has a warming effect on your horse's body. The seed is particularly good to help with rheumatism and arthritis. It also aids the digestive system. | |
Chamomile |
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| Chamomile is best known for its calming qualities. It is an excellent herb to help with stress, tension and nervous conditions. It is also useful as an aid for digestive disorders. | |
Chaste Berry |
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| The greatest use of Chaste Berry is that it normalises the activity of your mare's hormones. It is an excellent herb for PMS. | |
Cleavers |
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| Cleavers is known to treat skin conditions. It helps cleanse the blood to help the body find relief from itchy skin conditions. It is an excellent tonic for the lymphatic system. Because it helps the body eliminate toxins, it is useful to aid horses with allergies. | |
Dandelion |
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| Dandelion is rich in Vitamins A, B, C, and D. Helps stimulate liver, kidney and pancreas function, the digestive system in general. Dandelion is an excellent herb to help with conditioning especially if condition is lost due to the stress of training and competing. | |
Echinacea |
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| Echinacea is the most popular herb in the history of herbalism. It is excellent to help with the prevention of viral and bacterial infections. It will strengthen and support your horse’s immune system. | |
Elecampane Root |
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| Elecampane Root is specific to the respiratory system. It stimulates and strengthens respiratory function. | |
Eleuthero Root |
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| Eleuthero Root is known as siberian ginseng. Eleuthero root is an excellent balancer for the immune system. It can help ward off bacterial and viral infections and help protect your horse if there is a contagious disease lurking in your area. This herb will help improve vitality in your horse. | |
Fenugreek Seed |
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| Fenugreek Seed aids in the cleansing of the blood and is an excellent tonic for the lymphatic system. Helps with sinus infection, irritation and congestion. | |
Garlic |
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| Garlic is known as nature's natural antibiotic. Approximately 80% of garlic consists of sulfer compounds. Helps fight infection, repels internal parasites, helps improve digestion, wards of flies and insects and helps prevent coughs. | |
Ginkgo |
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| Gingho is an excellent herb for the aging horse. It aids the circulatory system and blood flow throughout the body. It can help maintain a healthy blood supply to the limbs, ears and eyes, therefore bringing about increased alertness by improving the blood supply to the brain. | |
Kelp |
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| Kelp is the highest plant source of iodine. It contains a complete source of trace minerals. | |
Marigold/Calendula |
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| Marigold is high in Vitamin A and helps as an anti-inflammatory. It has antiseptic, antifungal and astringent properties. An excellent herb for skin conditions and as an aid to digestion. | |
Marshmallow Root |
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| Marshmallow Root has the ability to bind and eliminate toxins, allowing the body to cleanse itself. Useful to help with respiratory problems and to help soothe a sore throat. | |
Mullein |
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| Mullein supports and strengthens the respiratory tract. It may help support and return strenth to the lungs and help with persistant coughing. | |
Nettle |
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| Nettle is known as a powerful source of iron. It is used as a tonic to help cleanse and feed the blood. Nettle helps with blood disorders such as anemia and itchy irritating skin conditions. | |
Pau d' arco |
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| Pau d' arco supports and strengthens the immune system. It helps fight off bacterial and viral infections. | |
Peppermint |
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| Peppermint can be used to encourage fussy eaters and an aid to the digestive system to help prevent flatulence, diarrhea and colic. | |
Psyllium Husk |
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| Psyllium Husk are an excellent source of soluable fiber for intestinal cleansing and to maintain normal stomach function. Psyllium will aid in the prevention of sand colic, impaction, diarrhea, constipation and dry manure. | |
Rosehips |
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| Rosehips are known to be one of the very best sources of biotin, iron and Vitamin C. Rosehips will support the blood, the liver, the kidneys, the adrenal glands, your horse's circulation and immune systems. | |
Rosemary |
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| Rosemary is an excellent herb for coat and skin health and as an aid for improving blood supply to the muscles and the brain. | |
Skullcap |
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| Don't let the name scare you, Skullcap is possibly one of the most widely used nervines available. It relaxes states of nervous tension while supporting the nervous system. It is an excellent herb to ease PMS in your mare. | |
Stevia |
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| Stevia is a non-sugar sweetning herb that contains zero calories. We add it to our herbal blends to make the blend highly palatable for your horse. Horses can't get anough of it. Very little goes a long way. | |
Valerian Root |
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| Valerian is one of the most useful relaxing herbs available for your horse. It may safely be used to reduce tension, anxiety, excitability, nervouseness and aggression. It will aid in the relief of cramping and uterine pain during your mare's heat cycle. | |
Vervain |
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| Vervain is an herb that will strengthen the nervous system while relaxing any tension and stress. It combines well with skullcap and valerian to help relax your horse from over-exciteablity and tension. | |
White willow bark |
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| White willow bark is the herb that aspirin was derived from. Used to help with rheumatic and arthritic pain and to help with all pain and inflammation resulting from stress or injury. |
Essential Oils
Aloe Vera Gel |
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| Aloe Vera is a a natural emollient to soothe and cool dry, itchy skin. It is useful for treating sensitive skin conditions. | |
Cedarwood |
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| Cedarwood adds shine to your horse's coat. It also addresses dry, flaky skin and encourages new hair growth. | |
Citronella |
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| Citronella is a natural insect repellant. | |
Eucalyptus |
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| Eucalyptus helps heal sores and is beneficial for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. | |
Neem |
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| Neem restores moisture in your horse's skin and coat and deep conditions. | |
Tea Tree |
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| Tea Tree is an excellent essential oil that will help with itchy, flaky skin conditions. Tea Tree relieves skin irritations and is beneficial for its antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties. | |
