ITCH - FREE
A BLEND OF SEEDS & HERBS FOR ITCHY HORSES & PONIES
HerbalSolution
A blend of herbs and seeds to target the inflammation that can cause itching in horses & ponies
Available in 1kg packs
Contains: Hempseed, Chia seed, Brewers Yeast, Fenugreek, Fennel seed, Meadowsweet, Boswellia, Chamomile, Hemp Leaf & Mint leaf
DO NOT FEED TO MARES IN FOAL NOT SUITABLE FOR HORSES COMPETING UNDER RULES AS CAN CONTAIN CANNABINOIDS
Ponies 1 scoop a day
Horses 2 scoops a day
Horse over 700kg 3 scoops a day
Scoop included with supplement
Brewers Yeast There are many benefits of feeding brewer’s yeast. In addition to providing animals with essential nutrients, it can also help with digestive issues and skin problems. Brewer’s yeast is also thought to have a positive effect on the immune system.
Hemp Leaf Contains cannabinoids along with many other compounds called terpenes found in many healing herbs. Plants like hops, flax and echinacea share some of these compounds. Mammals have receptors in most internal organs for the Cannabinoids found in hemp leaf.
Boswellia Boswellic acids have been shown to inhibit the enzymes which are responsible for inflammation. Skin irritation can be a form of pain caused by inflammation.
Meadowsweet It is a mild effective anti-inflammatory herb which is kind to the stomach. The leaves and flowers are known to contain salicylates, natural compounds that are converted by the body to “aspirin” without the side effects of gastric upset.
Fennel seeds are rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and E, quercetin and anethole. These components scavenge harmful free radicals protect the skin cells from oxidative stress. They contain anethole, a compound known for its powerful anti-inflammatory effects. This helps in calming irritated skin.
Fenugreek is rich in nutrients such as folic acid, niacin, vitamins-A, C and K, B6, riboflavin, thiamin, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, calcium, selenium, manganese, etc This nutritional combination of fenugreek helps in balancing the skins pH levels.
Chamomile is often used to help tame skin inflammation it contains the anti-oxidant apigenin, which aids in lowering inflammation by inhibiting the release of inflammation-causing chemicals.