EyeTonic Veterinary Reference Extract

EquiNatural® | Botanical Nutritional Support for Ocular Microcirculation, Immune Balance & Oxidative Defence

Organically grown • Human grade • Not veterinary medicine

1. Important Context for Veterinary Review

Equine ocular presentations - including tearing, irritation, photophobia, mild swelling, recurrent inflammation, or microvascular fragility - may arise from a wide spectrum of systemic factors such as:

  • immune dysregulation
  • microvascular strain
  • oxidative stress
  • lymphatic stagnation
  • hepatic overload
  • seasonal allergen challenges
  • chronic inflammatory conditions including ERU tendencies


EyeTonic provides nutritional support only, influencing the microvascular–immune–detox triad that underpins ocular health. It does not treat acute infection, ulceration, glaucoma, uveitis, structural injury, or any ophthalmic emergency.

Veterinary examination is always recommended in acute or atypical presentations.


Functional Positioning - EyeTonic

EyeTonic is designed for the ongoing ocular-support phase (Phase 2) of the EquiNatural systemic-support pathway. It is appropriate after acute ophthalmic pathology has been assessed and stabilised, providing a nutritional foundation for:

  • microvascular nourishment
  • immune modulation
  • oxidative protection
  • lymphatic and hepatic drainage


EyeTonic is particularly suited to horses with sensitive, reactive, or chronically challenged eyes, including those prone to ERU tendencies, where systemic terrain often requires gentle, sustained balancing.


It is not:

  • an acute flare-up or crisis-phase formula
  • a replacement for ophthalmic medication in ERU
  • a topical ocular treatment


It is:
a long-view nutritional support designed to positively influence the systemic contributors that shape ocular comfort and resilience over time.


Core Actions

  • Supports ocular microcirculation and capillary integrity
  • Helps steady immune signalling in horses with recurrent ocular sensitivity
  • Provides antioxidant protection for delicate ocular tissues
  • Supports the liver–lymph–detox axis implicated in inflammatory eye presentations
  • Nourishes the gut–immune–ocular triad, promoting clearer, calmer eyes
  • Contributes to long-term resilience in ERU-prone horses


Rationale for Key Components

Microvascular & Antioxidant Support

Ginkgo biloba
Improves microcirculatory perfusion, especially within fine ocular vessels; supports tissue oxygenation and vascular tone.

Rosa canina
Provides vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and antioxidant compounds supporting collagen stability and capillary resilience.

Immune Modulation & Autoimmune Steadiness

Astragalus membranaceus
Adaptogenic and immunomodulatory; supports balanced immune behaviour relevant to chronic ocular inflammatory cycles.

Echinacea purpurea
Traditionally used for immune tone and lymphatic movement; supports internal environmental clarity.

Liver–Lymph–Detox Axis

Taraxacum officinale radix
Supports hepatic clearance and metabolic processing; beneficial where detox burden influences inflammatory cascades.

Silybum marianum
Protective antioxidant herb supporting hepatocyte resilience and detox pathways associated with ocular comfort.

Ocular Tissue & Mucosal Support

Euphrasia officinalis
Traditionally used for upper-eye and sinus tissues; supports mucosal tone and reduces irritative tendencies.

Microbial & Oxidative Balance

Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau d’Arco)
Supports microbial terrain stability and provides deep-acting polyphenolic antioxidant activity relevant to chronic immune-mediated eye conditions.


2. Product Summary

EyeTonic is a systemic botanical formula designed to support:

  • microvascular perfusion and ocular nourishment
  • immune balance in recurrent ocular challenges
  • detox–lymph–liver pathways that influence inflammatory load
  • antioxidant protection for delicate ocular structures
  • resilience in horses with chronic or seasonal ocular sensitivity

Not a replacement for veterinary ophthalmology.
Best used as part of long-term systemic care for horses with reactive or ERU-prone eyes.


3. Clinical Rationale (Nutritional Mechanisms of Action)

Microvasculature & Capillary Perfusion

Bioflavonoid-rich compounds (Ginkgo, Rosehips) support:

  • perfusion of ocular tissues
  • vascular tone
  • nutrient delivery
  • reduced microvascular strain

Immune Modulation & Autoimmune Balance

Astragalus and Echinacea may help:

  • steady immune over-activation
  • modulate chronic inflammatory tendencies
  • support ocular homeostasis in ERU-prone cases

Liver–Lymph–Detox Integration

Taraxacum & Milk Thistle contribute to:

  • hepatic clearance of inflammatory metabolites
  • lymphatic drainage
  • reduced systemic inflammatory load influencing ocular tissues

Oxidative Defence

Polyphenols, flavonoids, and triterpenes (Pau d’Arco, Ginkgo, Rosehips) provide:

  • antioxidant protection against chronic oxidative insult
  • tissue stability and reduced inflammatory damage

Mucosal Comfort & Tissue Tone

Euphrasia supports:

  • upper ocular tissue comfort
  • mucosal tone and reactivity
  • reduced tearing and irritation


4. Nutritional Indications (Non-Diagnostic)

EyeTonic may be considered for horses showing:

  • recurring eye irritation or tearing
  • seasonal ocular sensitivity (pollen, dust)
  • microvascular fragility
  • chronic inflammatory ocular patterns
  • ERU tendencies (as long-term nutritional support)
  • oxidative stress patterns affecting ocular tissues

Not intended to treat acute uveitis, infection, ulcers, glaucoma, or neurological causes of ocular signs.


5. Composition (Organically Grown, No Ratios Listed)

Astragalus membranaceus
 Taraxacum officinale radix
 Echinacea purpurea
 Euphrasia officinalis
 Ginkgo biloba
 Silybum marianum
 Tabebuia impetiginosa
 Rosa canina

Botanical profiles reflect traditional and nutritional use only.


6. Medication Considerations

Veterinary oversight recommended for horses receiving:

  • Steroids or immune-suppressants
    (Astragalus & Echinacea influence immune tone)
  • Anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication
    (Ginkgo may potentiate circulatory effects)
  • Hepatically metabolised drugs
    (Milk Thistle may alter detox pathways)

No known harmful interactions at nutritional levels, but caution advised in medically managed ocular cases.


7. Feeding Guidance

Dried Herbs

5 g per 100 kg bodyweight
(25 g per 500 kg horse)

Organic Tincture

6 ml per 100 kg bodyweight
(30 ml per 500 kg horse)

Introduce gradually over 3–5 days.

Sensitivity Advisory

If ocular signs worsen, flare, or change in character, discontinue and consult a veterinarian.


8. Clinical Considerations

Advisories

  • Best fed as part of a long-term ocular-support plan.
  • Complementary to DuoBute for comfort and PollenTonic during high-allergen periods.
  • Monitor in ERU-prone horses for patterns, flare timing, and environmental triggers.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy/lactation (hormonally active botanicals).
  • Horses on immune-suppressant or anticoagulant medications without oversight.


9. Supporting Products

  • DuoBute — comfort and inflammatory steadiness
  • PollenTonic — seasonal allergen-associated ocular irritation
  • LKLCARE — liver–lymph detox support following flare-ups
  • VitaComplete — foundational micronutrient and antioxidant base


10. Standard Professional Disclaimer

EyeTonic is a botanical, nutritional food supplement for horses. It is not veterinary medicine and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. Veterinary examination is recommended for acute ocular issues or when medication is in use.