UlsaTonic Vet Reference Extract

EquiNatural® | Botanical Nutritional Support for Gastric Comfort, Acid Sensitivity & Mucosal Resilience

Organically grown • Human grade • Not veterinary medicine


1. Important Context for Veterinary Review

Foregut discomfort and gastric ulceration in horses arise from continuous gastric acid secretion, inconsistent forage access, management-related stress, biome imbalance, high-intensity training, sympathetic activation, gastric emptying delays, and inflammatory mucosal stress.


Squamous ulcers often relate to acid splash + feeding gaps, whereas glandular/pyloric ulcers are typically linked to stress physiology, impaired mucosal defence, reduced perfusion, and cortisol-driven inhibition of repair mechanisms.


These presentations are multifactorial, and cannot be attributed to a single feed, supplement, or environmental factor.
UlsaTonic is a nutritional botanical blend, not a treatment, and should be introduced with gradual adjustment and appropriate veterinary oversight when EGUS is suspected or diagnosed.


2. Product Summary

UlsaTonic is an organically grown botanical formulation designed to support:

  • gastric mucosal resilience
  • stress-related acid sensitivity
  • epithelial turnover and comfort
  • foregut calm and digestive ease
  • the gut–nerve axis during stress
  • post-omeprazole mucosal recovery


This synergistic blend combines demulcent, adaptogenic, carminative, and antioxidant botanicals that help buffer acid sensitivity and nutritionally support the stomach’s natural defence mechanisms.


Not intended as a medical ulcer therapy.


3. Clinical Rationale (Nutritional Mechanisms of Action)

- Gastric ulceration: key physiological themes

EGUS involves a breakdown in:

  • mucosal barrier integrity
  • prostaglandin-mediated protection
  • epithelial turnover
  • gastric perfusion
  • motility and emptying
  • stress-driven sympathetic dominance


Chronic or repeated exposure to unbuffered acid → squamous ulcers
Cortisol-driven suppression of mucosal healing → glandular/pyloric ulcers


- Where UlsaTonic contributes nutritionally

Demulcent & cytoprotective support
(Fenugreek, Althaea, Symphytum)

  • support mucosal hydration
  • provide mucilage to coat irritated surfaces
  • offer substrates for epithelial regeneration

Anti-ulcerogenic and acid-calming support
(Meadowsweet, Peppermint, Olea europaea)

  • natural salicylates help maintain inflammatory balance
  • soothing polyphenols support gastric comfort

Stress-modulating adaptogens
(Withania)

  • help stabilise cortisol-linked acid surges
  • support vagal tone and gut–nerve balance

Anti-spasmodic & motility support
(Matricaria)

  • supports smooth muscle relaxation
  • eases gastric tension and discomfort

This creates a functional foregut support blend that complements management and medical care.


4. Nutritional Indications (Non-Diagnostic)

UlsaTonic may be considered as nutritional support for horses experiencing:

  • foregut sensitivity (girthiness, irritability, tucked-up posture)
  • stress-linked gastric reactivity
  • post-omeprazole rebound requiring mucosal nourishment
  • transitional periods (stabling, travel, box rest, seasonal changes)
  • sensitivity during weather shifts or management changes
  • disrupted gastric comfort associated with stress or acid sensitivity


Not intended to diagnose, treat, or resolve EGUS.


5. Composition (Organically Grown, No Ratios Listed)

- Botanical Safety Preface

Botanicals provide nutritional support, not medicinal treatment. Responses vary based on forage access, diet, stress load, and underlying health. Descriptions reflect traditional and nutritional uses, not medicinal claims.


- Herb Composition

  • Withania somnifera
  • Matricaria chamomilla / recutita
  • Symphytum officinale Folia
  • Trigonella foenum-graecum
  • Althaea officinalis Radix
  • Filipendula ulmaria
  • Mentha piperita
  • Olea europaea


6. Herb Micro-Monographs

Withania somnifera
Adaptogenic root traditionally used to moderate cortisol-linked acid surges, support adrenal steadiness, and maintain gut–nerve equilibrium during stress.


Matricaria recutita / chamomilla
Calming anti-spasmodic herb supporting gastric comfort, motility ease, and mucosal calm.


Symphytum officinale Folia
Allantoin-rich herb traditionally used to support epithelial renewal and mucosal repair.
(Feed in 4-week courses with breaks.)


Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek)
High in mucilage and amino acids; forms a soothing protective layer over irritated gastric surfaces.


Althaea officinalis Radix (Marshmallow Root)
Classic demulcent supporting mucosal hydration, protection, and comfort.


Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet)
Contains natural salicylates; supports balanced inflammatory responses and gastric calm.
(Controlled in competition.)


Mentha piperita
Carminative herb easing gastric tension, supporting comfort and smooth muscle relaxation.


Olea europaea
Antioxidant and anti-ulcerogenic botanical supporting mucosal resilience and biome stability.


7. Medication Considerations

Veterinary supervision recommended when used alongside:

  • NSAIDs (Bute, Danilon, Meloxicam)
    — natural salicylates (Meadowsweet) may have additive gastric effects.
  • Anticoagulants / blood thinners
    — salicylates carry mild theoretical platelet interactions.
  • Steroids (oral or inhaled)
    — Withania + Liquorice (if included via StressTonic) may influence metabolism; supervise.
  • Sedatives or CNS-active drugs
    — Chamomile may have calming effects.
  • Omeprazole / Sucralfate / Antacids
    — allow 2–3 hours spacing to avoid mucilage-related binding.
  • Competition restrictions (FEI)
    — Meadowsweet (salicylic acid) is controlled.


No documented pharmacodynamic interactions at nutritional feeding levels, but caution is advised in the above categories.


8. Feeding Guidance

Dried Herb Blend:
5g per 100kg bodyweight daily (25g for 500kg horse).
1 level 15ml scoop ≈ 6g.


Organic Tincture:
6ml per 100kg daily (30ml for 500kg horse).
Shake before use.

Introduce gradually over 5–7 days.


Sensitivity Advisory:
If unexpected digestive, skin, or behavioural sensitivity occurs, discontinue and consult a veterinarian.


9. Clinical Considerations

- Advisories

  • Introduce slowly, especially post-omeprazole.
  • Maintain 24/7 access to quality forage.
  • Support transitions (stabling, travel, weather shifts).
  • Suitable for short- or long-term nutritional support.
  • Psyllium or linseed may be practical alternatives to Slippery Elm.


- Contraindications

  • Pregnancy or nursing (uterine + hormonal activity in certain herbs).
  • Horses on NSAIDs or anticoagulants without supervision.
  • Competition horses (salicylates).
  • Horses with suspected or diagnosed ulcers should remain under veterinary care.


10. Supporting Products (Nutritional Context)

  • UlsaCOMBO — multi-angle programme for more significant ulcer cases
  • LeakyGutCOMBO — hindgut support where foregut + biome patterns overlap
  • StressTonic — stress-linked gastric sensitivity
  • EquiVita / VitaComplete — forage-balancing mineral support
  • GutAminos — amino acid support for mucosal repair


11. Standard Nutritional Disclaimer

UlsaTonic is produced from organically grown botanicals and provided as a nutritional, functional food supplement. It is not veterinary medicine and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Veterinary oversight is recommended for all horses exhibiting signs of gastric discomfort or receiving concurrent medication.