POLLENTONIC *Organic herbal blend for horses - airway-ease, immune-calming, spring comfort

Seasonal reactions are now increasingly common in horses – and spring tree pollens can be one of the most challenging triggers.

Then along come our hot and humid summers, presenting a deeper respiratory congestion for those affected horses from long grass pollens.

Formulated for the upper-airway spring stage, PollenTonic addresses the tree pollen symptoms by supporting the immune system's over-reaction to the allergens, i.e.:

• watery or irritated eyes
• nose rubbing
• intermittent headshaking
• unsettled behaviour on windy or high-pollen days

This is a blend for seasonal management, not deep respiratory support – and it’s best used early, as part of a broader spring routine.

Pollen allergy - more than a respiration problem

Pollen allergy was a personal battle for one of Carol's (EquiNatural's founder) horses - dear old Kelso, who planted the seed for EquiNatural. Over the years, we've learned that pollen allergy in all its forms - spring tree pollens and summer grass pollens – are never just surface deep.

Increasingly, both research and clinical observation suggest these horses are dealing with deeper, whole-system imbalance involving the gut, liver, kidneys, immune system, and microbiome.

Recent research (2021) saw an overlap between pollen allergy patterns and the broader KPU spectrum – a complex, multi-system metabolic sydrome - where hindgut instability and impaired nutrient pathways create mounting metabolic pressure throughout the system. For more information, visit our KPU page .

This becomes more noticeable during pollen and midge season, when environmental triggers place additional pressure on an already reactive system, driving excessive "autoimmune" histamine reactions. Cue pollen allergy reactions and sweet itch.

PollenTonic is a good fit when your horse shows early spring, upper-airway sensitivity – the itchy, reactive stage that comes with rising tree pollen.

✔ Watery, irritated, or runny eyes as pollen levels begin to rise
✔ Nose rubbing on legs, fence posts, you name it...
✔ Light or intermittent headshaking
✔ Sensitivity that feels focused around eyes, nose, and sinuses – not the chest
✔ You’re noticing the same spring pattern returning each year

In short: if your horse is showing itchy, reactive, upper-airway spring sensitivity, PollenTonic is the blend that helps take the edge off before it may develop into something deeper.

How PollenTonic fits into your horse’s support plan

PollenTonic is designed as your first-line support for early-stage, upper-airway seasonal sensitivity – helping to settle itchy, reactive responses as pollen levels begin to rise.

Used early, it can help take the edge off and support comfort through the eyes, nose, and upper airways during spring.

That said - if symptoms begin to intensify, extend beyond the upper airways onto the chest, or return year after year, it’s often a sign that there is more going on beneath the surface.

From there, support can be adapted depending on what you’re seeing:

• PollenCOMBO – when seasonal sensitivity becomes stronger or begins to affect the throat
• BreathePlus – where deeper respiratory involvement or longer-term airway support is needed

For recurring or whole-system patterns:

• KPUCOMBO – where pollen sensitivity sits alongside other ongoing issues such as gut instability, skin reactivity, hoof quality, or general sensitivity

In these cases, pollen reactions are often part of a broader pattern linked to the KPU spectrum, where deeper metabolic imbalance places pressure on the immune system.

KPUCOMBO provides more comprehensive support across the gut–liver pathway and helps stabilise the underlying patterns that can drive recurring seasonal reactions.

In short:
Start with PollenTonic for early seasonal support – and if the pattern deepens or keeps returning, it’s time to look more closely at the bigger picture with KPUCOMBO.

PollenTonic is a nutritional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this, see Dr Kellon's article - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy .

Composition Glossary

This blend is built around the early spring pollen pathway – where the eyes, nose and upper airways are often the first tissues to feel challenged.

1. Withania somnifera – traditionally used for seasonal steadiness and calm resilience.
2. Matricaria recutita – a gentle herb for soothing comfort and sensitive tissues.
3. Taraxacum officinalis – mineral-rich support for normal fluid balance and everyday metabolic processes.
4. Inula helenium – traditionally used for maintaining clear, comfortable airways.
5. Euphrasia officinalis – a classic seasonal herb for eye and sinus comfort.
6. Ginkgo biloba – supports circulation and tissue nourishment, particularly in fine capillary areas.
7. Glycyrrhiza glabra – soothing, demulcent support for mucosal comfort.
8. Mentha piperita – cooling, aromatic support for the upper airways.
9. Urtica dioica Folia – traditionally used for spring-time comfort and seasonal sensitivity.
10. Achillea millefolium – supports mucosal tone and normal circulatory function.

Feed Guide

🌿Organic Dried Herb Blend

Human grade, produced to ecological standards and free from agro-chemicals. See our Quality page for Organic Certification Documents.

• Feed 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
• 1 x level 75ml scoop = 13-grams.

💧Organic Tincture Blend

Energetic architecture describes how a blend is formulated to support systems working together, rather than suppressing symptoms or forcing a response.

PollenTonic is designed around the early-stage pollen reaction pathway- where immune over-reactivity, histamine release, and upper-airway irritation begin before deeper respiratory involvement develops.

Its role is not to shut the immune system down, but to steady it, helping the body respond more proportionately to spring tree pollens.

Functional categories – pollen support in action

1. Immune modulation - Urtica, Withania, Achillea
   Supporting a calmer, more measured seasonal pattern.
2. Upper-airway & ocular comfort - Euphrasia, Inula, Mentha
   Nourishing the tissues most exposed to pollen first.
3. Mucosal soothing & tissue protection - Glycyrrhiza, Matricaria
   Supporting comfort where irritation can trigger rubbing and sensitivity.
4. Circulatory & microvascular support - Ginkgo, Achillea
   Supporting normal circulation to delicate upper-airway and ocular tissues.
5. Fluid balance & gentle clearance - Taraxacum folia
   Supporting normal fluid dynamics during seasonal change.

PollenTonic is a gentle, supportive blend designed to help maintain seasonal spring comfort and normal respiratory function.

Advisories

• For best results, begin feeding 4–6 weeks before spring, where possible.
• Ensure constant access to forage and water.
• Horses with deeper seasonal congestion, persistent cough, or recurring respiratory patterns may be better suited to PollenCOMBO or BreathePlus – please contact us for guidance.
• May be fed throughout spring as part of a broader seasonal routine.

Contraindications

• Not suitable for pregnant or nursing mares due to aromatic and traditionally active botanicals.
• Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza) may prolong corticosteroid activity – avoid use alongside steroid medications unless under veterinary guidance.
• Use caution in horses with impaired liver function, kidney disease, fluid retention, or electrolyte imbalance, as Liquorice may influence water regulation.
• Herbs supporting circulation (e.g. Ginkgo, Achillea) should be used with care alongside anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications.
• Not advised for severe or atypical headshaking patterns occurring outside seasonal triggers.

Vet reference

A concise, vet-friendly reference is available for sharing with your vet.