RE Horse Detox

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Pam

 

 

 

Just wondering if anyone would have a recipe that I can make a detox for

my horse? I'm in the transition period of trying to go from shoes, to

barefoot - I've been told that the following herbs would be beneficial, but

have no clue as to how much of each - any help would be appreciated

 

chaparrel, fennel, fenugreek, licorice, and skullcap - these are supposed

to cleanse or detoxify the bowels, kidneys and lymph system - and lungs.

 

 

thanks!

 

Pam

 

 

Hi Pam

 

I do a few consults a week on this in conjunction with a barefoot

specialist. What we have found works best is a simple approach ….(and only

speaking from my own experience)

 

depending on the horse … either St Marys Thistle Seed Powder (Silybum

marianum) or Dandelion Root Powder (Taraxacum officinale)

 

Supporting with Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

 

combined with Cleavers or Clivers (Galium aparine) or Dandelion leaf

 

some horses will get sore initially so we often support as needed with

either White Willow Bark Powder (Salix alba) or Meadowsweet (Filipendula

ulmaria), usually don’t go to as strong Devils claw as we wish to monitor

this and if client is not diligent with dose they often mask what may be

happening.

 

so all up, 3 or 4 herbs from this group usually achieve what we need.

 

regards

Catherine

 

Author ~ A Healthy Horse the Natural Way

http://www.catherinebird.com.au

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