Welcome to Equine Herbals

 

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Combining Tradition with Science  -   'Innovators not Imitators'

Herbs are the first medicine. For thousands of years their use has been based on tradition. Now with the benefit of modern science many of these traditions have been tested. In most cases the traditional use has been upheld. In some cases new uses for old herbs have been found.

As a general rule herbs are gentle. Most will not produce side effects in the proper dose and will sympathetically aid the body back to health. If needed, many can be used over a long period.

Unlike highly refined drugs which are often a single chemical, herbal extracts contain the full spectrum of compounds contained within the plant. These compounds act together in synergy to balance and compliment one another.

Because herbs act with the body to aid it back to a state of balance, technically a state of homeostasis, there are some things that are unique to herbal medicine. These include herbs to help with stress, to support the liver and to help overcome viral infections. A body's natural tendency is towards a state of homeostasis. The body's systems are always working towards this and when some imbalance occurs things can start to go wrong. Herbs work with these systems to help achieve this state of natural balance. This is why some herbs may have more than one action.

As with most natural products there will be the occasional animal that will not respond to our range. If this happens, please contact us and we will try to recommend an alternative formula. Most herbs are safe to use with other therapies including conventional medicines, but to be sure that no problems develop always talk to an appropriately qualified herbalist and consult your vet.