LKLCARE — Veterinary Reference / Formulary Extract

EquiNatural® | Botanical Nutritional Support for Liver, Kidney & Lymphatic Synergy
Organically grown • Human grade • Not veterinary medicine


1. Important Context for Veterinary Review

The liver–kidney–lymph axis forms the body’s primary filtration network, responsible for metabolic processing, fluid movement, and clearance of daily by-products. In horses, this triad plays a crucial role during:

  • seasonal coat transitions
  • recurring skin patterns
  • metabolic sensitivity
  • post-gut-reset recovery
  • immune fluctuations under stress

Disruption anywhere along this axis may manifest as:

  • sluggish coat change or dullness
  • slow recovery after infection or biome imbalance
  • fluid stagnation or lymphatic heaviness
  • recurring seasonal skin irritation
  • low vitality or “slowed” metabolic tone
  • reactivity when detox organs are under strain


LKLCARE is not a “detox flush” or hepatic stimulant. It is a gentle whole-system support blend designed to nourish the liver → kidneys → lymphatic sequence in the correct physiological order without forcing clearance or provoking inflammatory rebound. Veterinary oversight is recommended when anticoagulants, renal medications, or pharmacologic liver treatments are in use.


Functional Positioning — LKLCARE

LKLCARE occupies the system-support tier of EquiNatural’s C.A.R.E. protocol:

Cleanse → Activate → Regenerate → Energise


Positioned between gut repair and metabolic stabilisation, it supports the clearance axis responsible for daily filtration and recovery.

Where:

  • LiverCARE focuses specifically on hepatic function,
  • LKLCARE supports the entire network — liver + kidneys + lymphatics — for horses needing broader internal flow and seasonal or metabolic steadiness.

Its purpose is to:

  • support hepatic processing of metabolic by-products
  • encourage renal filtration and fluid balance
  • promote lymphatic tissue flow
  • maintain immune equilibrium during heightened clearance
  • assist horses transitioning after biome resets or seasonal shifts


LKLCARE does not override physiological detox pathways.  It provides the nutritive conditions for those pathways to function effectively and coherently.


Core Actions

  • Supports coordinated liver–kidney–lymphatic function
  • Encourages metabolic clarity during seasonal change
  • Nourishes hepatic processing and cellular steadiness
  • Supports renal filtration and mineral-supported elimination
  • Enhances lymphatic drainage and tissue flow
  • Maintains circulatory delivery for detox-organ integration
  • Supports immune tone during increased clearing demand


2. Product Summary

LKLCARE is a synergistic botanical blend designed to nourish the liver:kidney:lymph detox axis — the body’s integrated filtration network.
It is most frequently used for:

  • coat-change sluggishness or dullness
  • recurring skin patterns
  • metabolic sensitivity
  • post-gut-reset support
  • horses who feel “flat” or slow to recover

It is formulated as a gentle, steady, whole-system support, not a rapid-clearing or purgative product.


3. Clinical Rationale (Nutritional Mechanisms of Action)

1. Hepatic Processing & Metabolic Clarity

Silybum, Arctium, Taraxacum root, Smilax

  • support nutrient metabolism and hepatic clarity
  • nourish hepatocytes during daily processing
  • assist the handling of metabolic by-products and hormones

2. Renal Filtration & Fluid Balance

Taraxacum leaf, Urtica

  • encourage healthy kidney filtration
  • support natural elimination of processed metabolites
  • maintain mineral-supported hydration and flow

3. Lymphatic Drainage & Tissue Flow

Galium, Calendula, Echinacea

  • support lymphatic circulation and tissue clearance
  • encourage fluid movement from skin and peripheral tissues
  • contribute to steadiness during coat-change cycles

4. Circulatory Integration

Crataegus

  • supports healthy blood flow
  • ensures detox organs receive nutrients and oxygen
  • facilitates removal of cleared metabolites

5. Immune Modulation & Terrain Support

Astragalus, Echinacea, Tabebuia

  • support balanced immune tone during active clearance
  • help avoid inflammatory “backlash” when detox pathways are busy
  • maintain internal microbial and immune harmony


LKLCARE does not diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. It provides nutritional support for internal housekeeping pathways.


4. Nutritional Indications (Non-Diagnostic)

May be considered nutritionally in horses showing:

  • slow or uneven coat-change
  • recurring seasonal skin fluctuations
  • metabolic sensitivity or “sluggishness”
  • reduced vitality or slow recovery after stress
  • post-gut-reset recalibration needs
  • patterns suggesting increased detox demand (without renal pathology)

Not intended for:

  • horses with diagnosed hepatic or renal disease requiring medical treatment
  • acute inflammatory states or fever
  • aggressive detoxification programs


5. Composition

Astragalus membranaceus
 Arctium lappa
 Calendula officinalis
 Galium aparine
 Taraxacum officinale (leaf + root)
 Echinacea purpurea
 Crataegus monogyna
 Silybum marianum
 Urtica dioica
 Tabebuia impetiginosa
 Smilax ornata

Available as:

  • Dried Herb Blend
  • Organic Tincture (human-grade, certified organic)


6. Herb Micro-Monographs (Technical)

Astragalus membranaceus
Nutritional tonic supporting steady immune and metabolic resilience.

Arctium lappa (Burdock)
Traditionally used for hepatic and skin-linked clearance rhythms.

Calendula officinalis
Lymphatic-supportive herb aiding tissue nourishment and fluid movement.

Galium aparine (Cleavers)
Classic lymphatic herb aiding natural waste transport and drainage.

Taraxacum officinale (Leaf + Root)
Leaf supports kidney filtration; root supports gentle hepatic activity.

Echinacea purpurea
Immune-modulating herb supporting balanced responsiveness during clearance.

Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)
Supports circulatory tone and vascular delivery to detox organs.

Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle)
Well-recognised liver-supportive herb maintaining hepatocyte steadiness.

Urtica dioica (Nettle)
Nutritive herb supporting kidney function, mineral balance, and elimination.

Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau d’Arco)
Traditional botanical supporting microbial and immune terrain balance.

Smilax ornata (Sarsaparilla)
Traditionally linked to metabolic and skin-associated clearance.


7. Medication Considerations

Use under veterinary supervision with:

  • Anticoagulants / antiplatelet medications
    → Hawthorn and Nettle may mildly influence vascular tone.
  • Pharmacological liver treatments
    → discuss co-administration due to overlapping hepatic pathways.
  • Renal compromise
    → renal-support herbs require adequate hydration and stable renal function.
  • Immune-modulating medications
    → Echinacea and Astragalus may interact with immune-modulation profiles.


No harmful interactions are known at nutritional levels; considerations relate to circulatory, hepatic, renal, and immune physiology.


8. Feeding Guidance

Dried Herb Blend

5g per 100kg bodyweight daily (25g for a 500kg horse).
1 × 75ml scoop ≈ 12g.
Introduce gradually over 3–5 days.

Organic Tincture

6ml per 100kg bodyweight daily (30ml for a 500kg horse).
Shake before use.

For best results:

  • ensure ad-lib forage
  • support hydration to optimise kidney and lymphatic function

Fussy eaters: gradually introduce; refer to Fussy Eaters guide.


9. Clinical Considerations

Advisories

  • Works best when hydration is adequate and urination normal.
  • Suitable for 1-month courses or ongoing maintenance during seasonal transitions.
  • Integrates well with gut programmes as a post-reset support step.

Contraindications

  • Pregnant or lactating mares (multiple active botanicals).
  • Horses with diagnosed renal compromise without veterinary oversight.
  • Caution with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications.
  • Not advised alongside aggressive pharmacological liver treatment without veterinary review.


10. Supporting Products

  • LiverCARE — targeted hepatic focus
  • KPUCOMBO — systemic load / detox-axis overload
  • SiboCARE / LeakyGutCOMBO — gut-first approach before detox support
  • VitaComplete / EquiVita — nutritional foundations
  • DuoBute — comfort support during metabolic shifts


11. Standard Professional Disclaimer

LKLCARE is a botanical, nutritional food supplement for horses. It is not veterinary medicine and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. Veterinary consultation is advised for horses on concurrent medication or with diagnosed hepatic, renal, or lymphatic disorders.