BioCARE Veterinary Reference Extract

EquiNatural® | Botanical Nutritional Support for Microbial Balance, Immune Resilience & Internal Terrain Reset

Organically grown • Human grade • Not veterinary medicine

1. Important Context for Veterinary Review

Horses experiencing repeated microbial flare-ups often show patterns of:

  • recurrent abscessing
  • persistent thrush or rain scald
  • repeated “yard bugs”
  • slow wound resolution
  • chronic low-grade immune irritation
  • reduced resilience after minor challenges


These patterns typically reflect an overloaded internal terrain rather than a single infectious event. In functional herbalism, this picture is interpreted through:

  • microbial imbalance (internal & environmental)
  • impaired drainage through liver–kidney–lymph pathways
  • immune fatigue or dysregulation
  • toxin accumulation after repeated microbial clearance
  • reduced microbial diversity in the gut


BioCARE provides nutritional herbal support for these physiological imbalances. It is not a treatment for infection, systemic disease, immune deficiency, abscess lancing, or any condition requiring antimicrobial medication.


Functional Positioning — BioCARE

BioCARE is Phase 1 of the EquiNatural immune-cleansing pathway.
It sits at the active antimicrobial + internal terrain reset stage. It is designed for horses who don’t clear things well, whose systems respond poorly to microbial challenges, or who repeatedly relapse after minor insults.


BioCARE’s role is to:

  • support microbial balance (where internal load keeps re-triggering symptoms)
  • encourage drainage through liver–kidney–lymph pathways
  • clear residues after abscessing, infections, or skin flare-ups
  • reset the internal terrain so the immune system can stabilise
  • prepare the body for Phase 2 tonics (LKLCARE, LiverCARE)


It is not a high-nutrient restorative formula (that comes after).  It is not a warming adaptogenic tonic (that’s for recovery phases). It is not for horses in acute febrile illness or requiring antimicrobial therapy.


Optimum sequence:

  • BioCARE (Phase 1) — microbial & terrain reset
  • LKLCARE (Phase 2) — detox/drainage organ tonification
  • LiverCARE (Phase 3) — targeted hepatic support where indicated


Core Actions

  • Supports natural microbial equilibrium during recurrent flare-ups
  • Encourages lymphatic, renal, and hepatic clearance of metabolic waste
  • Helps stabilise gut-associated immunity
  • Provides nutritive protection during microbial rebalancing
  • Supports recovery and resilience in horses prone to repeated immune strain


Rationale for Key Components

(Grouped by functional roles as per professional formulary standards)


Active Antimicrobial Terrain Drivers

Andrographis, Oregano, Pau d’Arco, Echinacea

  • Support microbial balance
  • Assist the body’s natural defence mechanisms
  • Encourage internal cleanliness and microbial terrain recalibration


Drainage & Clearance Herbs

Cleavers, Burdock, Sarsaparilla, Dandelion (leaf & root)

  • Support lymphatic flow
  • Aid clearance of post-microbial waste
  • Encourage kidney–liver balance during recovery
  • Assist horses who accumulate internal “debris” after repeated abscessing or infection


Immune Resilience & Recovery Tonics

Astragalus, Eleutherococcus, Milk Thistle

  • Support stable immune tone
  • Help restore vitality following repeated challenges
  • Provide antioxidant & hepatic resilience during terrain reset


2. Product Summary

BioCARE is a functional herbal nutritional blend supporting:

  • microbial balance during periods of recurrent immune strain
  • lymphatic & hepatic clearance pathways
  • immune–metabolic steadiness
  • recovery after repeated infections, abscesses, or microbial overload
  • internal terrain reset prior to restorative organ tonics


Ideal when "things keep coming back" and the horse never fully clears microbial issues.


3. Clinical Rationale (Nutritional Mechanisms of Action)

Microbial Terrain Support

Phenolics, alkaloids, and aromatic oils from Andrographis, Origanum, and Pau d’Arco help maintain a balanced internal microbial environment.


Immune Signalling Support

Astragalus, Eleutherococcus, and Echinacea provide nutritional support for:

  • macrophage activity
  • T-cell tone
  • recovery after immune challenge


Liver–Kidney–Lymphatic Clearance

Dandelion (leaf + root), Cleavers, Burdock, and Sarsaparilla support:

  • bile flow
  • metabolic filtration
  • lymphatic drainage
  • clearance of microbial metabolites (“die-off”)


Hepatic Antioxidant Protection

Milk Thistle provides nutritional support for hepatocyte resilience during detoxification.


4. Nutritional Indications (Non-Diagnostic)

BioCARE may be useful nutritionally where horses show:

  • recurrent abscesses
  • persistent or frequently recurring thrush
  • repeated rain scald or mud-related flare-ups
  • susceptibility to viral/bacterial “yard bugs”
  • slow resolution of immune or skin challenges
  • “never fully right” after infection or antibiotic use
  • lymphatic congestion patterns


BioCARE supports physiological processes — it does not treat infection or replace veterinary intervention.

5. Composition (Organically Grown)

 Andrographis paniculata
Astragalus membranaceus
Arctium lappa
Galium aparine
Taraxacum officinale (folia & radix)
Echinacea purpurea
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Silybum marianum
Origanum vulgare
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau d’Arco)
Smilax ornata


6. Herb Micro-Monographs (Technical)

Andrographis paniculata

Bitter diterpene-rich herb traditionally used to support microbial balance and internal clarity.

Astragalus membranaceus

Adaptogenic immune tonic supporting resilience and recovery.

Arctium lappa

Alterative botanical supporting liver, skin, and lymphatic elimination pathways.

Galium aparine

Lymphatic cleanser aiding tissue drainage and immune terrain regulation.

Taraxacum officinale

Supports natural digestion, hepatic clearance, and renal balance.

Echinacea purpurea

Supports immune surveillance and natural defensive readiness.

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Restorative adaptogen supporting stamina and immune-metabolic tone.

Silybum marianum

Hepatic cell nutrient providing antioxidant support during detoxification.

Origanum vulgare

Traditionally used to support microbial harmony with aromatic phenolics.

Tabebuia impetiginosa

Supports microbial balance and tissue resilience.

Smilax ornata

Supports elimination of metabolic residues and maintains internal clarity.


7. Medication Considerations

Use veterinary oversight when feeding alongside:

  • Steroids (systemic or inhaled)
    → adaptogenic herbs may influence adrenal/metabolic tone.
  • Immunosuppressants
    → immune-tonic herbs may modulate immune signalling.
  • Anticoagulants / antiplatelet drugs
    → Cleavers, Burdock, and alteratives may influence circulation.
  • Hepatically metabolised medications
    → Milk Thistle and detox botanicals may influence hepatic workloads.
  • Antimicrobials
    → may influence microbial terrain; spacing suggested.


General guidance:
Space BioCARE 2–3 hours away from oral medications.


8. Feeding Guidance

Dried Herbs:
5 g per 100 kg bodyweight daily
(25 g for a 500 kg horse)

Tincture:
6 ml per 100 kg bodyweight daily
(30 ml for a 500 kg horse)

Introduction:
Introduce gradually over 3–5 days.

Sensitivity Advisory:
If any unexpected responses arise, discontinue and consult a veterinarian.


9. Clinical Considerations

Advisories

  • Designed as a minimum 1-month internal reset phase.
  • May be used longer-term at maintenance.
  • Ensure hydration and high-quality forage to support natural clearance.
  • May have mild drainage effects (lymphatic or hepatic).
  • Ideal following recurrent microbial issues, infection recovery, abscess cycles, or immune fatigue.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Horses on steroids, anticoagulants, or immunosuppressants without supervision
  • Horses with active febrile illness (stabilise first)
  • Horses with clotting disorders unless under veterinary care


10. Supporting Products (Nutritional Progression)

  • LKLCARE — Phase 2 detox organ support
  • LiverCARE — targeted hepatic support
  • Spirulina — microbiome & immune-modulating support
  • BiomeTonic — hindgut ecological stability
  • OptimaCARE / OptimaPLUS — whole-system resets for complex cases


11. Standard Professional Disclaimer

BioCARE is a botanical nutritional supplement.  It is not veterinary medicine and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. Veterinary consultation is recommended when a horse is under medical care, on medication, or showing persistent symptoms.