Birker2020
Well-Known Member
Does anyone know how much you should give of valerian root as a calmer for a 600KG horse per day? I think you have to steep it in boiling water and mix it in with the feed.
I have fed valerian a couple of years ago but it was a fine powder and not the root. I found it very effective but the quantity was a bit hit and miss and I would like to be a little more accurate in my dosage.
I have just bought 100g for £2.50 from the Health Food Shop on the High Street and there is a label on the packet saying 'Cotswold Health Products Limited. On return from lunch I googled and found that they sell 1KG of valerian root for £6.95! Even with the postage and packing minimum they charge for 1KG of valerian root is under £14 it would cost me over £25 if I were to buy 1 KG from the shop!
Thank you.
I have fed valerian a couple of years ago but it was a fine powder and not the root. I found it very effective but the quantity was a bit hit and miss and I would like to be a little more accurate in my dosage.
I have just bought 100g for £2.50 from the Health Food Shop on the High Street and there is a label on the packet saying 'Cotswold Health Products Limited. On return from lunch I googled and found that they sell 1KG of valerian root for £6.95! Even with the postage and packing minimum they charge for 1KG of valerian root is under £14 it would cost me over £25 if I were to buy 1 KG from the shop!

Thank you.