Stimulant herbs quicken, excite and increase the nervous system activity within the body and therefore stimulate energy within the body. More importantly, however, stimulants such as peppermint increase the pulse rate and flow of blood to all parts of the body, thereby improving circulation to the extremities.
As a stomach aid, peppermint is anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory and stimulating, it also aids in alleviating symptoms of colic and is frequently selected by horses with ulcers.
Classed as a carminative herb, peppermint stimulates the expulsion of gas from the gastrointestinal tract as well as increasing the tone of the musculature and stimulating peristalsis.
Whole Rosehips are our most popular product as voted for by the horses! Rosehips are a very useful anti-oxidant, and are often known as a ‘blood tonic’. They are very good at helping to cleanse the body of toxins, and support the kidneys, liver and circulatory systems.
They are also nutritionally important for healthy hooves, bones, skin and coat. Rosehips contain an enzyme which, when digested, binds with the collagen enzyme in our bodies to stimulate production and increase the quality of collagen present.
They are a very rich source of vitamin C, as well as vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavins, niacin and vitamin K. These help to support the immune system particularly useful for horses recovering from injury or illness. Vitamin C helps fight off infection and strengthen and restore defences. Rosehips are a mild astringent and can be used for scouring. After a period of illness, rosehips can be combined with other herbs to help the horse recover and return to health. Vitamin C is also required by the body in order to absorb calcium and so is very important in a vitamin and mineral support supplement.
Rosehips are one of the very best sources of natural Iron and Vitamin C. They also contain a natural biotin for the optimisation of hoof health. Many owners of barefoot horses have seen a marked improvement in their horse hooves when feeding a combination of rosehips and a seaweed supplement.
