EquiArthritic ~ a blend of :

~ Nettle - a well-known blood purifier, which neutralises and prevents the crystallisation of uric acid, helping to alleviate inflamed arthritic joints and rheumatism.

~ Dandelion Root - again, good vitamins and minerals, an excellent blood cleanser, and traditionally known to help relieve aching joints.

~ Burdock Root ~ the ultimate tissue cleanser and repairer, and said to be nature's best blood purifier, helping to rid the body of deleterious toxins, clearing congestion from the circulatory and lymphatic systems, so soothing the aches and pains of arthritic symptoms and swollen joints.

~ Meadowsweet - its anti-inflammatory qualities help to soothe and reduce inflammation and are beneficial for the relief of arthritic pain, aching joints and muscle cramps.

~ Crampbark - effective at relieving over tense muscle, specifically striated muscle (attached to the skeleton) in the limbs to relieve the tension of arthritic pain. Where joint weakness and pain have caused muscles to contract until they are almost rigid, crampbark can bring remarkable relief. As the muscles relax, blood flow to the area improves, waste products such as lactic acid are removed, and normal function can return.

~ Hawthorn - to normalise blood pressure and improve blood supply to the joints.

~ Rosehips - high in Vitamin C content, which is essential for the formation of collagen, a vital component of healthy joint tissue.

~ Gotu Kula - the 'herb of life', gotu kola is an excellent circulatory stimulant and a restorative tonic, known for its ability to rejuvenate the body and boost energy and endurance, with its active ingredient, 'asiaticoside', beneficially affecting collagen, working to stimulate, repair and strengthen connective tissue, and known for its ability to relieve joint inflammation in chronic, degenerative conditions.
 
TopTip Arthritis in aged horses is worse in cold/damp conditions, and the senior horse may benefit from ‘warming’ herbs such as a spoonful of ginger. NB. do not use in horses with active inflammation as adding warming herbs to warm inflammation can worsen it. Come summer with warmer weather, remove the ginger then add it back when the colder weather returns.

NB.  It is highly recommended that linseed is fed alongside this blend, as it is an excellent joint mobility supplement containing all the omegas and several of the essential amino acids used in the formation of collagen.

Feed: 15-30g daily / 1-2 50ml scoops

Contraindications: Supplements of any kind should be fed with caution to the pregnant mare so always seek veterinary advice.  If feeding herbal supplements on a continuous basis, it is recommended to take a break during the course, i.e. one week in five, or one day a week.