Digestive Support for Horses
$90.97
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Use to support normal digestive function.
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Psyllium and Slippery Elm to support proper digestive support.
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Ginger to help dissipate excess gas.
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Horse owners report a reduction in gas colic, recovery after colic, and normal bowel movements.
A healthy digestive system is of utmost importance to the overall health of any horse, particularly those prone to colic. An optimally healthy digestive system avoids problems, and further, offers more effective and efficient nutrition to the cells. Digestive Support gives the digestive system what it needs to function at this highest level, and may be beneficial in:
- Maintaining a health intestinal tract
- Helping maintain normal gut sounds
- Abnormal manure, either too hard or soft
- May reduce free radical formation
- May reduce the possibility of digestive colic
- Supporting general digestive issues
Psyllium
Soothing to bowels, promotes regular bowel function, and removes toxins from the gut. Contains potassium, calcium, iron, vitamins A and C.
Corn Silk
Mild diuretic, soothes urinary tract, dissolves stones.Also to aid in the function of the small intestine. Anti-inflammatory. Contains silicon, Vitamins K and B.
Slippery Elm
Parts used: Inner bark
Properties: Antacid, antineoplastic, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, mucilant, nutritive
Chamomile
Used to inhibit Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that can contribute to stomach ulcers. Helpful in reducing smooth muscle spasms associated with various gastrointestinal inflammatory disorders. Contains calcium, iron,magnesium, selenium, silicon, tryptophan, and zinc. Vitamins A, C, F, and B-complex.
Cascara
Mild laxative, increases intestinal motility, good for the gallbladder. Contains calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, vitamins A, B-complex, and C.
Dandelion
Diuretic and kidney tonic supreme. Helps relieve gas and poor digestion. Increases gastric motility. Contains calcium, iron,magnesium, selenium, silicon, tryptophan, and zinc. Vitamins A, C, F, and B-complex.
Hydrangea
A powerful solvent or urinary and kidney stones and also has a mild diuretic function. Reduces inflammation and inhibits tumor formation. Blood purifier. Aids in digestion. Contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Myrrh
Used to directly kill bacteria, as well as stimulate the immune system to make more white blood cells, which also kill bacteria. Contains chlorine, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zinc, selenium, calcium, chromium.
Ginger
Helps speed up emptying of the stomach. Decreases levels of inflammatory proteins and blocks the activity of enzymes related to ulcer development in the stomach. Reduces nausea and vomiting. Contains calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulfur. Vitamins A, B-complex, and C.
Licorice
Stimulates interferon production which protects and supports immune function. Soothing, healing and anti-inflammatory, particularly to the upper respiratory system. Levels out the actions of bitter herbs without interfering in their function. Detoxifies the blood. Contains biotin, chromium, iodine, lecithin, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, and zinc. Vitamins E and B-complex.
1 level scoop per day for 1000-1200 lb horse. There are approximately 60 scoops per bag.
