Natural Relax Supplements for Horses

Equine Solutions Catalog Page 38

Relaxing Supplements

Glossary of Herbs
Black Cohosh - This herb is helpful for the relief of menstrual cramps and symptoms of menopause. It is a natural supplier of estrogen with clinical studies showing that extracts of black cohosh not only relieve hot flashes, but also depression and vaginal atrophy as related to women.
Mares will experience similiar difficulties as women do.
Valerian Root - This perennial plant has long been used to help with insomnia, stress and anxiety. Specific uses include use for migraine headaches, fatigue, intestinal cramps, and nervous conditions. Pharmacological effects of Valerian extract indicate that it acts as a sedative in states of agitation and as a stimulant in cases of extreme fatigue.
Chamomile-(Matricaria Chamomilla) is a natural relaxant that helps soothe the nerves, insomnia, anxiety, skin irritations, arthritis, menstrual cramps, gastrointestinal upset. ...Chamomile Tea, is an old-fashioned but extremely efficacious remedy for hysterical and nervous affections in women and is used also as an emmenagogue. It has a wonderfully soothing, sedative and absolutely harmless effect.
Blue Vervain- The leaves and roots of Blue Vervain are a valuable alternative medicine used as an abortifacient, antidiarrheal, analgesic, anthelmintic, antiperiodic, astringent, diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, sedative, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary. It is useful in intermittent fevers, ulcers, pleurisy, scrofula, gravel, easing pain in the bowels and expelling worms. A very strong infusion is emetic. As a medicinal poultice it is good in headache and rheumatism. An infusion of the plant is a good galactagogue (increases breast milk) and used for female obstructions, afterpains and taken as a female tonic.
Hops - ---Medicinal Action and Uses---Hops have tonic, nervine, diuretic and anodyne properties. Their volatile oil produces sedative and soporific effects, and the Lupamaric acid or bitter principle is stomachic and tonic. For this reason Hops improve the appetite and promote sleep.
Wood Betony - ---Medicinal Action and Uses---Betony was once the sovereign remedy for all maladies of the head, and its properties as a nervine and tonic are still acknowledged, though it is more frequently employed in combination with other nervines than alone. It is useful in hysteria, palpitations pain in the head and face, neuralgia and all nervous affections. In the Medicina Britannica (1666) we read: 'I have known the most obstinate headaches cured by daily breakfasting for a month or six weeks on a decoction of Betony made with new milk and strained.'
Passion Flower - Passion Flower is used for nervous restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, depression, alcoholismand headaches. Passionflower's gentle sedative properties produce a relaxing effect, reducing nervous over-activity and panic, and making it a mild and non-addictive herbal tranquilizer. It is an effective calmant; its effects are primarily on the nervous system.
Passion Flower, whose genus name is passiflora, is a naturally grown medicinal herb, approved by the German Commission E in the treatment of insomnia and nervousness. It is also used as a sedative in nervous disorders (including gastrointestinal complaints of nervous origin), difficulties in sleeping, and anxiety or restlessness. Passion Flower reduces spasms and depresses the central nervous system.
Anti-anxiety:
Passion flower has a tranquilizing effect, including mild sedative and anti-anxiety effects. In studies conducted since the 1930's, its mode of action has been found to be different than that of most sedative drugs (sleeping pills), thus making it a non-addictive herb to promote relaxation.
Insomnia:
The sedative effect of Passion flower has made it popular for treating a variety of ailments, including nervousness and insomnia. Research had indicated that passion flower has a complex activity on the central nervous system (CNS), which is responsible for its overall tranquilizing effects. Also, it apparently has an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles within the body, including the digestive system, promoting digestion.
Wild Lettuce - Biological Name: Lactuca virosa Compositae
Other Names: Wild Lettuce, Lettuce Opium
Biological Name: Lactuca virosa Compositae
Other Names: Wild Lettuce, Lettuce Opium
Often used as a substitute for opium, Lactuca virosa does not match the power of opium nor does it upset the stomach like opium does. Commonly used as a mild sedative or hypnotic for insomnia and relaxation, it is also used for coughing, nervousness and pain relief associated with women's ailments. The greens are sometimes used in salads. Many experimenters find this herb has some psychoactive properties. It is a common ingredient found in many herbal alternative smoking blends.

Equilite RELAX

An herbal mix that helps reduce nervousness, stress, tension, and anxiety. This combination of valerian with other calming herbs has been known to help settle stall walkers or stall bound horses. Ideal for horses coming back into training after lay-up. Great as a daily calming supplement or to use on an as-needed basis. It’s like giving your horse a cup of chamomile tea! Contains: Valerian Root, Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony, Passion Flower.

Helps to Relieve:

Tension
Nervousness
Anxiety

Herbs: Valerian Root, Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony and Passion Flower

Relax Blend is an all-natural herbal calming aid that helps to reduce nervousness, tension and anxiety in equine athletes.

Made of a soothing blend of herbs found in nature, Relax Blend is safe to use even at shows and competitions.

Easy to use, it mixes directly into the feed and requires no special preparation or fuss.

Two servings a day aid in relieving nervousness and anxiety and help to calm the animal under periods of mental and physical stress.

Relax Blend may also be used for those horses that are difficult to handle or train.

Do not feed to mares in foal!

Item No.9914 JAR Size: 4 pounds (64 day supply) $74.09 Qty Break $70.38

Equilite - Valerian Free RELAX

May be fed to mares in foal.

Valerian Root has been removed from this product for those who are competing under the USA Equestrian Horse Show regulations. You can use this calming mixture throughout the entire show season. Includes Blue Vervain for mare-specific issues. Contains: Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony, Passion Flower, Blue Vervain

Item No. 591 Size: 4 pounds (64 days supply) $67.50 Qty Break $64.50 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Equilite RelaxHer

The All-Natural Calming Aid for MARES

Herbs : Valerian Root,Black Cohosh, Wild Lettuce, Chamomile,Hops,Wood Betony and Passion Flower
Specially formulated for the excitable mare. This calming herbal mixture is derived from the Equine Relax Blend but deals directly with mare specific issues. Black Cohosh and Wild Lettuce are added to other calming herbs to settle unruly mares with PMS type behavior. Combines well with Tang Kuei for more severe PMS issues. Contains: Valerian Root, Black Cohosh, Wild Lettuce, Chamomile, Hops, Wood Betony, Passion Flower.

When equine athletes are nervous or agitated, training and handling can be difficult and painstaking for the trainer, rider and the horse.

Accidents and injuries are a common outcome of high levels of anxiety and excitability.

To offset this, many owners and trainers choose to use injectable tranquilizers, however, these can have serious side effects and are not legal to use at shows and competitions.

RelaxHer is an all-natural herbal calming aid especially formulated for the uptight and tense mare.

Easy to use, it mixes directly into the feed and requires no special preparation.

Do not Feed to mares in foal!

Item No.6914JAR Size: 4 pounds (64 day supply) $77.72 Qty Break $73.83

Thousand Mile Chinese Herbal Formulas for the Competitive Horse Stress Free
NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Our horses live in an environment full of stress, whether getting nervous in the show-ring, living confined to a stall, being exposed to pollution, or traveling frequently.

This formula helps the horse's body deal with these stresses

Item No.855-I Size:250grams (7-14day supply) $29.95 Qty Break $26.95

Item No.855-3 Size 500grams (14 - 28 day supply) $49.00 Qty Break $46.55

Item No. 855-1OOOG Size 1000 grams (28 - 56day supply) $79.00 Qty Break $75.05

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