The Natural Horse Herbal
24 hour turnout, making sure his stall was immaculately clean and always had plenty of fresh air moving through when he so chose to stand in it. When I gave him the first handful of chopped Mullein leaves, I stopped his chemical medications. I really didn't expect such a dramatic response. The last two days have been rather humid and I fully expected him to begin his heaves again, but other than a bit of exertion upon exhaling, he's been fine. He's not coughed in close to a full week's time. The last two days I also added Comfrey leaves to his Mullein. Just a handful of crushed, shredded fresh leaves. I added this as a buffer against the humid air. It's such a blessing to know that finally, I've found *something* that will help this now 24 year old horse. I expect that he'll be around for a good number of additional years. His coat is glossy; his eyes are bright; his body is beginning to get back into condition and his attitude is that of an adolescent horse!
It makes perfect sense to me ... we've been given a planet rich in vegetation not only for food, but as medicine. Herbs are mentioned in the Bible over 3,000 times!! Why on earth does man insist we can improve on nature? It's obvious to me, now, that we can't. If we would only take the time to listen to the animals, they will teach us. Animals in the wild forage and eat what they know their bodies need. If given free choice in a hedge of herbs, horses will pick and choose exactly what they need at any given time. Many herbs can be made into teas or ointments and poultices. These have proven over history's time to heal naturally and safely better than our "traditional" Western medicine.
There are a number of quality books on Herbal Remedies. However, when one is treating a horse or other equine, one must remember that there are some herbs and plants that are poisonous to horses that are not poisonous for humans. Always be sure to check for this and also, it is advisable to make sure your veterinarian is aware of your treatments for any specific ailment.
SIDE BAR:
Common Herbal Equine Remedies:
BLACK COHOSH: Nature's estrogen. Particularly effective with moody mares as well as calmative for geldings.
BONESET: For control of fever, flu symptoms and upper
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