CPW
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Anyone had any experience of using dried nettles and rosehip for horses - these have been suggested for me to feed to my horse for stomach problems. All info welcomed! Thank you!
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Birker2020
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CPW - Some random info re: nettles off the net for you.
The leaves of nettle or stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) are air-dried and then gently chopped for ease of feeding. Drying the leaves or allowing fresh leaves to wilt in the sun removes the sting. Traditionally, nettle leaves have been used as a conditioning spring tonic as they contain a rich source of vitamins and minerals and help bring a bloom to the coat. One of the most consistent uses for nettles worldwide is the treatment of arthritis. While it appears that in Russia people generally just drink nettle juice or tea for this purpose, a more commonly accepted remedy entails actually being stung. Used in this way, nettles are an effective counterirritant that increase blood flow in inflamed areas. People pursue the sting with varying degrees of fervor. Some actually flog themselves with the plants, while others are content with an "occasional sting" from potted plants kept for that purpose. Nettle has a long history of medical use. The Romans used to rub the leaves on their bodies to restore circulation to limbs numbed by the British winters. Nettle also contains vitamin C and iron, and increases the absorption of the latter. This makes it useful in cases of iron deficiency related illnesses according to research. Studies show that nettle is a circulatory stimulant, helps prevent haemorrhaging and can be used in treating nose bleeds. Nettle is also been known to mildly lower blood sugar levels. Nettle tea offers great relief to hayfever symptoms. This is probably due to the nettles antihistamine qualities. There are numerous other uses.
Actions:reduces allergies,cleanses blood,reduces inflammtion,relieves pain,stops hair loss,increases urination,stops bleeding,dilates blood vessels,lowers blood pressure,heals wounds, mild diuretic, astringent, tonic, haemostatic, dermatological agent;stimulates digestion,aids lactation,promotes menstruation,kills germs,lowers body temperature,extracts are reported to have hypoglycaemic properties.
Indications: rheumatic conditions, uterine haemorrhage, cutaneous eruptions, infantile and psychogenic eczema, epistaxis, melaena. Specifically indicated in nervous eczema. The root is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of micturition disorders such as nocturia, pollakisuria, dysuria and urine retention and in benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The leaves of nettle or stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) are air-dried and then gently chopped for ease of feeding. Drying the leaves or allowing fresh leaves to wilt in the sun removes the sting. Traditionally, nettle leaves have been used as a conditioning spring tonic as they contain a rich source of vitamins and minerals and help bring a bloom to the coat. One of the most consistent uses for nettles worldwide is the treatment of arthritis. While it appears that in Russia people generally just drink nettle juice or tea for this purpose, a more commonly accepted remedy entails actually being stung. Used in this way, nettles are an effective counterirritant that increase blood flow in inflamed areas. People pursue the sting with varying degrees of fervor. Some actually flog themselves with the plants, while others are content with an "occasional sting" from potted plants kept for that purpose. Nettle has a long history of medical use. The Romans used to rub the leaves on their bodies to restore circulation to limbs numbed by the British winters. Nettle also contains vitamin C and iron, and increases the absorption of the latter. This makes it useful in cases of iron deficiency related illnesses according to research. Studies show that nettle is a circulatory stimulant, helps prevent haemorrhaging and can be used in treating nose bleeds. Nettle is also been known to mildly lower blood sugar levels. Nettle tea offers great relief to hayfever symptoms. This is probably due to the nettles antihistamine qualities. There are numerous other uses.
Actions:reduces allergies,cleanses blood,reduces inflammtion,relieves pain,stops hair loss,increases urination,stops bleeding,dilates blood vessels,lowers blood pressure,heals wounds, mild diuretic, astringent, tonic, haemostatic, dermatological agent;stimulates digestion,aids lactation,promotes menstruation,kills germs,lowers body temperature,extracts are reported to have hypoglycaemic properties.
Indications: rheumatic conditions, uterine haemorrhage, cutaneous eruptions, infantile and psychogenic eczema, epistaxis, melaena. Specifically indicated in nervous eczema. The root is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of micturition disorders such as nocturia, pollakisuria, dysuria and urine retention and in benign prostatic hyperplasia.
kellyeaton
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i am not sure on stomach probs but i use them on my lammi prone horse very good for mopping up free radicals!
JamesL
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have a look at this link http://vimeo.com/344061
and then visit this site www.equilabs.co.uk
It is a range of dofferent supplements and an excellent pre/probiotic and the a larger anti-oxident capacity than you will find in anything else.... i mean anything....
and then visit this site www.equilabs.co.uk
It is a range of dofferent supplements and an excellent pre/probiotic and the a larger anti-oxident capacity than you will find in anything else.... i mean anything....