Equine Herbals Support

Ethical, Sustainable Cultivation and Harvesting of Herbs.

Herbal Supplements and Herbal Formulations for Horses

Responsible Herbal Use

Unfortunately the popularity and success of herbal medicine has meant that demand for some herbs outstrips supply. Unless the plants are cultivated this can put pressure on wild stock and in some cases has led to herbs becoming endangered. An excellent example is Golden Seal, a North American native plant. It is such a good herb that it has been abused and overused. This led to it almost disappearing in the wild. Luckily the US government has stepped in and the plant’s survival is assured. Most of the Golden Seal now in use is from cultivated stock.

Herb Sourcing

At Equine Herbals we do our best to ensure that the raw herbs we use are from cultivated sources or harvested from the wild in a sustainable and ethical manner. We only source through reputable established suppliers, we encourage local growers and grow some of our own herbs, so we can ensure that our herbs are correctly identified and optimally harvested. The herbs are processed as soon after harvest as possible to minimise the loss of actives.

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Features

• Devils' Claw
  Harpogaphytum procumbens (more)
• Listen and Learn (more)

Herb Focus

Capsaicin; The villain of Hong Kong is an active constituent of
Cayenne Pepper
Capsicum spp.

Capsicum, Cayenne, Chilli is relatively easy to grow, but requires a long warm growing season. (more)