Thank you! Just so know, it's taken from the ebook, Herbal Medicines for Horses (which you can find here).

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1 Thank you! Thanks for downloading this free PDF. Of course, I'm biased, but I think you'll find it really helpful. Just so know, it's taken from the ebook, Herbal Medicines for Horses (which you can find here). Have a read please do let me know what you think. Minor horse conditions and essential oil remedies With these essential oil remedies, you can treat minor horse conditions yourself. Just remember to let your horse self-select these oils first. Allergies: German Chomomile and Yarrow are anti allergenic. Yarrow is anti-inflammatory. Great Mugwort treats allergic conditions Especially COPD. Offer as an inhalation. Aggressiveness: Rose and Yarrow helps reduce anger. Use Sweet Marjoram, Valerian and Ventiver for male dominant behaviour. Jasmine calms aggressive males. For bullying and excitability, offer YlangYlang. For difficult to control horses, try Nutmeg and Ventiver. Bacterial infections: Use Bay Laurel and Eucalyptus to treat lung infections For a broad infection, offer Bitter Almond and Tea Tree. Yarrow heals wounds fast, while Seaweed boosts the immune system. Sandalwood is a gentle oil you can apply directly to the skin. Use it to treat eye, ear and genital infections. Offer Thyme for wounds, lung, stomach and skin infections. Garlic treats the lungs, wounds and skin infections. It also keeps midges at bay. Blood disorders: Carrot Seed controls bleeding and helps cell repair. Garlic thins the blood. Good for circulation. Lime and Orange cleanse the blood. Lemon reduces bleeding. Seaweed detoxifies the blood.

Diarrhoea: Offer German Chamomile as an anti-inflammatory. Red and Green Clay detoxify the body. Seaweed also draws toxins from the body. In cases of nervous diarrhoea, offer your horse Frankincense.

2 Diarrhoea: Offer German Chamomile as an anti-inflammatory. Red and Green Clay detoxify the body. Seaweed also draws toxins from the body. In cases of nervous diarrhoea, offer your horse Frankincense. Eye Problems: You can offer Cornflower Water as an eyewash, orally or for inhalation. For poor eyesight, offer Liquorice Root Powder orally. Sandalwood and Yarrow are gentle oils. Use them as an eye wash, orally or for inhalation. Hormonal imbalances: Basil and Raspberry Leaf stimulate labour. Fennel regulates lactation. Lemon balances both male and female hormones. Jasmine regulates male hormones only. Rose and Liquorice Root regulate female hormones only. Fennel treats excessive or poor milk flow in lactating mares. Nerve Regulators: Black Pepper improves concentration. Seaweed and Spirulina increase the nervous system s magnesium content. St. John s Wort calms and restores nerve functions. YlangYlang is a relaxing oil. Foals and yearlings respond well to it. Use Roman Chamomile for stress related colic, bald patches and flaky skin. Black Pepper also has anti-inflammatory properties. You can use it to aid the digestion, arthritis, flu and tooth problems Sedatives: Both St John s Wort and Valerian are strong sedatives. Vertivert has a more calming effect.

Viruses: Use Bay Laurel, Citrus Oils and Eucalyptus for airborne viruses. Liquorice Root Powder and Melissa help the blood and nerves. Tea Tree is a natural anti-biotic.

3 Viruses: Use Bay Laurel, Citrus Oils and Eucalyptus for airborne viruses. Liquorice Root Powder and Melissa help the blood and nerves. Tea Tree is a natural anti-biotic. It s also has antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-viral qualities. If tea tree is ineffective as an antiseptic, try Thyme. Just be careful not to irritate the skin. You can also offer Thyme orally against some types of worms. Eucalyptus is an anti-inflammtory and anti-bacterial oil. It s also useful against bronchitis and any other respiratory problems. Wounds: Carrot Seed helps internal healing and cell repair. Seaweed heals and detoxifies the body. Yarrow can be used for all wounds emotional and physical. Lavender prevents scarring. German Chamomile is an effective anti-inflammatory. Behavioural Problems: For spooking, offer Jasmine, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Roman Chamomile and Vetliver. Rose and Yarrow help with past trauma, abuse and resentment. Jasmine, Rose and Frankinscense reduce fear. For crib biting, try Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Seaweed, Ventiver and Carrot Seed. Frankinscense, Roman Chamomile, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Ventiver, Violet Leaf and YlangYlang prevent windsucking. If your horse is separated from a close companion, offer Jasmine, Ventiver and Nutmeg.

Insect Bites Offer your horse Tea Tree, German Chamomile and Yarrow. Apply 1-2 drops of the self selected oil. If your horse has sensitive skin, mix the oil with aloe vera gel.

4 Insect Bites Offer your horse Tea Tree, German Chamomile and Yarrow. Apply 1-2 drops of the self selected oil. If your horse has sensitive skin, mix the oil with aloe vera gel. Thrush: Most common in shod horses, thrush appears under the feet. If your horse is wearing shoes, please do remove them. Trim any dead tissue from under your horse s hooves. Trim the frog and keep him moving on dry ground. Tea Tree is an anti-fungal oil that clears thrush quickly. Apply it neat to your horse s feet, twice daily. Each time you do this, make sure they re clean and dry. If you re in any doubt, consult your vet or practitioner. Tea Tree is an amazing antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral oil. If your horse has thrush, drop it neat onto the affected area. Other Conditions: Patchouli treats urinary infections. Offer Rosemary for cleansing. Use Sandalwood for throat infections. Juniper Berry helps with fluid retention. Offer this orally. Grapefruit breaks down fats. Fly Repellant Recipe:

Begin with the following ingredients: Lavender 20 drops Tea Tree 20 drops Eucalyptus 20 drops Garlic 7 drops Add 60 drops of this essential oil blend to a half pint of water.

5 Begin with the following ingredients: Lavender 20 drops Tea Tree 20 drops Eucalyptus 20 drops Garlic 7 drops Add 60 drops of this essential oil blend to a half pint of water. You can use this mixture as a spray. Or, if you d prefer, add drops of the original formula to 1 pint of warm water and use it as a wipe. Mix well, before soaking your sponge or cloth. Squeeze out the excess liquid and wipe the formula over your horse s coat. Follow the direction of growth. Apply twice daily. Barley Grass Powder: Herbal remedies for minor horse conditions Barley Grass Powder is a balanced source of vitamins and nutrients. This stands alongside Seaweed as one of the most popular and useful supplements you can stock. It s especially useful if your horse is run-down, off his food, or on poor grazing. Barley Grass Powder also has a high magnesium content. It calms a nervous or highly strung horse.

Nettle Leaf: Good for anaemia, cleansing the blood and rich in vitamin C. Nettle Leaf stimulates the circulation - Extremely useful for laminitis, rheumatism and arthritis.

6 Nettle Leaf: Good for anaemia, cleansing the blood and rich in vitamin C. Nettle Leaf stimulates the circulation - Extremely useful for laminitis, rheumatism and arthritis. Garlic: Garlic is effective against respiratory problems, parasites, sweet itch, mud fever, laminitis, arthritis, navicular and ringbone. It thins the blood, aids circulation and stimulates the immune system. I usually offer my horses dried garlic. 100% Chinese Dried Garlic Granules. Garlic can t control worms all on its own. Used regularly, however, it can keep their numbers down. Peppermint: Peppermint activates the nerve pathways and respiratory tract. You can use it to treat nerve damage, aches and sprains. Peppermint also reduces inflammation to the tendons and muscles. As a behavioural aid, Peppermint boosts energy and confidence. It can even alleviate colic and flatulence. You can apply Peppermint oil directly to burns. Use a gel mixture if the skin is itchy. Rosehips: Packed to the brim with vitamin C, Rosehips are my horse s favourite supplement. They support the immune system, prevent scouring and help cells regenerate quicker. Rosehips are invaluable for healing scar tissue and hoof conditions.

7 Seaweed: Seaweed is high in calcium, iron, iodine, sulphur and silica. It stimulates and detoxifies the body, strengthens the immune system, heals wounds faster and can even help with behavioural problems. Seaweed prevents almost any hoof condition - Including laminitis, navicular and abscesses. Seaweed is especially good for senior horses, because it fills the body with all the vital nutrients they struggle to absorb. Devil s Claw: This herb is useful against arthritis, muscular and ligament pain, headaches, inflammation and gastro intestinal problems. German Chamomile: As a mild sedative, German Chamomile relaxes excitable or nervous horses. Since it s very gentle, you can also use it as a soothing lotion. Add a good handful of Chamomile Flowers to 2 pints of boiling water. Use this liquid for mastitis, or as an eyebath for sore and inflamed eyes. German Chamomile is a very gentle herb. Use it to soothe and calm a nervous horse. Clivers or Sticky Willy Clivers support the lymph system. They re also rich in silica, which gives your horse a healthy coat.

Use them to treat urinary infections (including cystisis), windgalls, filled legs, or laminitis. Cut up the Clivers and throw them into your horse s paddock for him to munch on.

8 Use them to treat urinary infections (including cystisis), windgalls, filled legs, or laminitis. Cut up the Clivers and throw them into your horse s paddock for him to munch on. Clivers grow all along the country lanes in England. My horses love it. Apple Cider Vinegar: Throughout the ages, Apple Cider Vinegar has been used to improve overall health. I feed it to all my horses, and I advise you do the same. Offer it internally for blood cleansing and to replenish calcium stocks in the joints. Use it externally for ringworm and sweet itch, following this simple recipe: Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 2 pints of water. Rinse the horse s mane and tail with the remedy. Propolis: Propolis is a wonderful mixture of essential oils, resin from the poplar trees, and pollen from the plants and flowers. Bees make propolis to seal their hives. And it s a magnificent antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal treatment for your horse. You can buy Propolis ointments, gels and balms. Yoghurt Natural yoghurt is full of bacterial flora, which balance the gut. (It s especially useful if your horse has been on antibiotics). Most horses are happy to lick natural yoghurt off a spoon. Offer 1-2 tablespoons, twice a day.

9 Other Useful Herbs: (Often, you find these herbs in proprietary mixes. Please follow the instructions carefully.) Coltsfoot: Coltsfoot Syrup is sold as a cough remedy for humans. Offer your horse this syrup with a spoon. Horseradish: Horseradish Root enhances blood flow. Use it occasionally as a poultice to treat sprains and strains. Golden Rod: Golden Rod is good for arthritis and rheumatism. It s also useful for kidney and bladder infections. Alfalfa (do not use on laminitic horses): Widely grown as a fodder crop, Alfalfa contains 16% protein. It s high in vitamins and minerals for weight gain. It also improves condition in senior horses Here s a list of common conditions you can treat with herbal remedies. Hair Loss: Nettle, Garlic, Seaweed and Fenugreek. Eye Infections: Bathe the eye with an Eyebright infusion. Feed your horse Garlic. Insect Bites And Stings: Rub the sting with a handful of fresh Mint. Witch Hazel is useful too.

10 Sweet Itch: Bathe your horse with a Mint infusion. You can prevent sweet itch with Garlic, Nettle and Dandelion. Offer Chamomile if your horse starts rubbing Seedy Toe (sand-crack) and Poor Hoof Condition: Rosehips are full of vitamin C and natural biotin. They encourage the hoof to grow faster and stronger. Offer Seaweed and Fenugreek, too. Anaemia: Your vet should treat this condition. However, you can offer Nettle and Seaweed alongside your vet s prescription. Both these foods are rich in iron. Loss of Appetite: First, understand the cause of your horse s appetite loss. Offer Mint, Fenugreek and Dandelion. Carrots and Oats entice your horse. Loss Of Condition: Offer Fenugreek and Seaweed. Dermatitis, Rain Scald and Mud Fever: Offer Garlic and Nettle.

Apple Cider Vinegar Research has shown Apple Cider Vinegar cure high cholesterol, diabetes, sore throats and heart burn.

Apple Cider Vinegar Research has shown Apple Cider Vinegar cure high cholesterol, diabetes, sore throats and heart burn. Home Remedies Winter home remedy drink What you need: Ginger juice one cup Lemon Juice one cup Garlic Juice one cup Apple cider Vinegar one cup How to make: Crush ginger and garlic separately Squeeze to