Activated Charcoal - £16.50/kg

BPC 1934 (Human Food/Medicinal Grade)

Activated charcoal absorbs many toxins, including bacterial endotoxins, certain pesticides, etc.  It is a useful feed additive during feed changeovers, periods of growth of lush grass, when ponies have gorged in feed bins, broken out into lush grazing, etc.  Ideal to feed during short term digestive disorders.   Activated charcoal will absorb prescribed drugs such as metformin, bute, pergolide etc, so if your horse is on medication please check with your veterinary surgeon or call us for more advice.

Agnus Castus (ground)- £12/kg

Hormone modulator.  Published research shows dopamine agonist.  Also known as Chaste Berry or Monks Pepper.

Nutritionally supports:  temperamental mares and aggressive stallions, Cushings, metabolic syndromes.  DO NOT feed to pregnant or nursing mares.

Aniseed (ground) - £12/kg

Carminative, antispasmodic, hepatorestorative.  Published research in various animal species shows supports normal intestinal function, relieves indigestion, flatulence.  Relieves respiratory coughs.  Restores liver function.

Nutritionally supports:  normal digestion and respiratory functions.

Bilberry leaves (cut herb) - £18/kg

Antihyperglycemic, anti-ulcer.  Published research in various animal species shows reduces high blood glucose levels.  Anthocyanins have been shown to have anti-gastric ulcer activity.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  metabolic syndromes, laminitics, normal digestion.

Bilberry fruit (whole berries) - £19/kg

Antihyperglycemic, anti-ulcer.  Published research shows reduces high blood glucose levels.  Anthocyanins have been shown to have anti-gastric ulcer activity.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this fruit if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  metabolic syndromes, laminitics, normal digestion, healthy peripheral circulation.

BioMos Prebiotic - £12/kg

Enables optimum environment for good bacteria in the gut.  Selectively binds to bad bacteria (eg salmonella and e coli), removing them from the gut.  Studies indicate feeding to pregnant mares increases immunity in new born foals.  As found in many of the more expensive probiotic supplements, BioMos is already incorporated in our Pure Essentials Base Mix, so you do not need to supplement if using the Base Mix.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy digestion, general digestive enhancer.

Boswellia (ground resin) - £30/kg

Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, analgesic.  Published research with humans show beneficial effects for ulcerative colitis, asthma and arthritis. 

Nutritionally supports: Stiff joints and mobility issues.

Bladderwrack (powdered) - £8/kg

Fucus vesiculosus is a type of seaweed, but is technically not the same as kelp (see later).  Seaweeds are a type of algae, containing a variety of minerals and iodine.  

Nutritionally supports:  healthy digestion, general digestive enhancer.

Burdock root (fine ground) - £13/kg

Tissue cleanser and detox.  Often used together with herbs to cleanse the blood, lymph and urine (eg dandelion, cleavers or nettle).  Horses will seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  General detox, healthy skin.

Calendula (Marigold) flowers - £10/kg

Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-ulcer, lymphatic, vulnerary.  Published research in mice, rats and humans shows anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-ulcer properties.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy gums, normal digestion, healthy non-itchy skin and toned legs.   

Cayenne Pepper - £9/kg

Anti-parasitic.  Together with cloves, dilute with fine french flour to make a powder that naturally repels fleas and lice.  Makes nice curries and a cheap chilli sauce too!

Topically:  diluted with fine french flour, the powder naturally repels fleas and lice.

Celery Seeds - £6.50/kg

Diuretic, anti-inflammatory.  Published research in humans to relieve symptoms of 'gout', an inflammatory arthritis with an accumulation of uric acid in the joints.  Also urinary anti-septic properties.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  joints prone to stiffness and arthritis, normal urinary functions.

Chamomile flowers - £13/kg

Sedative, anti-skin inflammatory, anti-bacterial.  Helps calm nervous irritability.  Published research in various animal species shows anti-gastric ulcer, and anti-pruritis for skin problems.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  normal non-hyperactive behaviour, healthy digestion.

Topically:  supports non-itchy skin.

Cinnamon (ground) - £6/kg

Anti-hyperglycemic, anti-bacterial.  In published research, cinnamon has been shown to reduce blood glucose levels and increase insulin sensitivity of people with type II diabetes. 

Nutritionally supports:  horses prone to laminitis and metabolic syndromes.

Cleavers (cut herb) - £11/kg

Lymphatic, anti-inflammatory.  High silica content to support hoof and hair condition.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy lymph tissue, healthy skin and normal kidney function.

Cloves (ground) - £19/kg

Anaesthetic, anti-parasitic.  Published research shows topically used for humans and fish for pain relief .  Dilute (along with Cayenne pepper) with fine french flour to make a powder that naturally repels lice and fleas. 

Topically:  supports teething in youngsters, natural flea and louse repelling powder.

Comfrey (cut herb) - £11/kg

Anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-rheumatic, mucilage, vulnerary.  Published research in various animal species shows supports wound healing of bone, cartilage and soft tissues such as bruising.  Contains allantoin, phytosterols and vitamin B12.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  normal digestion, healthy respiration. 

Topically: infusion to support bruises, sprains, muscle and joint pains.

DO NOT FEED LONG TERM.

Cranberry fruit (whole berries) - £12/kg

Anti-microbial.  Published research in humans shows anti-bacterial actions for patients with urinary infections.  Constituents include Vitamin C, anti-oxidants proanthocyanidins, catechins, epicatechin and cyadin, polyphenols and flavonoids.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy liver, gall bladder, kidney, urinary functions.

Dandelion (cut herb) - £12/kg

Diuretic, cholagogue.  High mineral content. Blood, liver and urinary tonic.  Published research shows stimulates flow of bile.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy kidney and liver functions.  Together with Burdock root as a general de-tox.

Dandelion (cut root) - £17/kg

Diuretic, cholagogue, prebiotic.  High mineral content. Blood, liver and urinary tonic.  Published research shows stimulates flow of bile and fructans stimulates growth of good bacteria in the gut.  Horses will readily dig out and eat this herb if available in their field (especially in winter).

Nutritionally supports:  Healthy kidney and liver functions.  Together with Burdock root as a general de-tox.

Devils Claw (powdered root) - £19/kg

Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic.  Nature's 'bute'.  Older horses or competition horses with extra 'wear and tear' may be prone to rheumatism, osteoarthritis, tendonitis and general joint degeneration.

Nutritionally supports:  Healthy joint and muscular functions.

Echinacea (cut herb) - £13/kg

Immune modulator.  Published research indicates most effective if use for 14 days, rest for a week, then use again - repeat.

Nutritionally supports: healthy respiration, kidney and liver functions especially following infections, high stress/workloads.

Echinacea purpereae root (powder) - £38/kg

Elecampagne (root) - £12/kg

Published research shows the extract has antibacterial properties against some antibiotic resistant strains of S. aureus. 

Nutritionally supports:  healthy respiratory system.

Fennel seed - £7/kg

Anti-spasmodic, carminative, expectorant.  The old remedy and still sold in chemists as a gripe water for babies with colic!  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy intestinal functions, horses prone to flatulence.  Healthy respiratory functions.

Fenugreek (powdered seed) - £4/kg

Carminative, anti-hyperglycemic, demulcent.  Promotes normal intestinal function and relieves indigestion in humans.  Published research shows ulcer protective effects in mice.  Lowers blood glucose levels in dog, rat and human studies.

Nutritionally supports:  Healthy gastric functions.  Metabolic syndromes.  Stimulates appetite for weight gain.  Increase in milk production. 

Garlic

Anti-septic, vasodilator.  High sulphur content at 3mg/g.  Published research shows anti-bacterial, parasitic and viral properties.

We don't sell garlic granules or powder.  The main active ingredient in garlic is allicin - an enzyme converts alliin to allicin when the garlic is crushed - giving the pungent smell.  Dried forms of crushed, chopped or powdered garlic do not have the potency of fresh garlic, so we recommend you use the fresh bulbs/cloves as we do here at Thunderbrook Equestrian.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy respiratory functions, normal circulation, healthy skin.

Ginkgo biloba (powder) - £10.75/kg

Published research shows anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy respiratory and circulatory systems.

Ginger (powdered root) - £9.50/kg

Carminative, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet.

Nutritionally supports:  settling the stomach during travelling, normal circulation, laminitis prone horses.

Ginseng (Panax - powdered root) - £48/kg

Adaptogen, immune modulating, anti-hyperglycemic, hepatoprotective, increases ACTH.  In human and animal clinical trials shown to increase resistance to stress, which predisposes animals to disease, including infection.  Modulates the hormonal and immune functions. 

Nutritionally supports:  High stress/work loads, post-infections, metabolic disfunctions.

Ginseng (Siberian - powdered root) - £18/kg

Adaptogen, immune modulating.  In human and animal clinical trials shown to increase resistance to stress, which predisposes animals to disease, including infection.  Modulates the hormonal and immune functions.  Increases glycogen storage in liver and muscles of rabbits, enhances muscle restoration after intense work.

Nutritionally supports: High stress/workloads, post-infections, metabolic disfunctions.

Goats Rue Herb (fine cut herb) - £15/kg

Galactagogue, anti-hyperglycemic.  Promotes lactation and milk production.  Reduces blood glucose levels and has been used for type II diabetes in people.  Goats Rue contains galegine, a guanidine compound from which phenformin, the precursor drug to Metformin was derived.  Metformin is an insulin receptor sensitizer in human diabetics.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  lactation and milk flow, laminitis, cushings, metabolic syndromes.

Hawthorn (cut herb and flowers) - £12/kg

Cardiotonic.  Strengthens peripheral circulation, vasodilation of peripheral and coronary blood vessels.  Published research in humans showed beneficial for coronary and vascular disease as a thromboxane A2 inhibitor.  Leaves and flowers also have a diuretic effect. Contains numerous flavanoids including rutin.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this hedgerow plant if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  increased stamina, normal circulation, horses prone to laminitis, navicular, tying-up.

Hawthorn (berries powdered) - £12/kg

Cardiotonic.  Published research in various animal species shows strengthens peripheral circulation, vasodilation of peripheral and coronary blood vessels.  Berries are also a digestive aid.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this hedgerow plant if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  increased stamina, normal circulation, horses prone to laminitis, navicular, rheumatism, tying-up, slow digestion.

Hops (powdered) - £12.50/kg

Nervine, anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial.  Published research in various animal species shows relaxes nervous tension, relieves muscular spasms, contains compounds known to kill Gram postive (bad) bacteria. 

Nutritionally supports:  nervous behaviour or hyperactivity, healthy digestion.

Horehound (cut herb) - £10/kg

Expectorant, anti-spasmodic, anti-hyperglycemic.  Used traditionally for coughs and sore throats and diabetes.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  normal healthy respiratory functions.

Japanese Knotweed (fine cut root) - £29/kg

Anti-hyperglycemic, cardiotonic.  Contains resveratrol.  Studies in model organisms including mice implicate resveratrol in lowering of blood sugar, cancer protective, and preventing reperfusion injury.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  Laminitis, metabolic syndromes.

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum cut herb) - £29/kg

Adaptogen, vasodilator.  Veterinary studies indicate this herb is useful in supporting peripheral circulation in laminitic horses.

Nutritionally supports: laminitis, metabolic syndromes, high workloads / stress.

Kelp (powder) - £10/kg

See 'seaweed' for details.

Limestone flour (calcium carbonate) - £1.50/kg

Extensively used to balance feeds to provide more calcium.  Horses bred and reared on limestone based pastures are often credited for having 'good bone'.  

Nutritionally supports:  balancing the higher phosphorus content when feeding larger volumes of straights (such as oats or wheat bran).

Liquorice root (powdered bark) - £10/kg

Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-ulcerogenic.  Published studies in human patients with chronic duodenal ulcers showed liquorice to be as effective as antacid or cimetidine treatment.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy respiratory and digestive functions. 

DO NOT use for long periods of time as it increases potassium loss.

Marshmallow (cut herb) - £16/kg

Mucilage, demulcent, vulnerary, anti-oxidant.    Published research in cats has favourably compared the antitussive capacity of marshmallow against cough suppressing drugs.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy digestive functions, healthy kidney and urinary tract functions, normal respiratory functions. 

Marshmallow (powdered root) - £16/kg

As above for marshmallow herb, but the root contains more tannins.  The German Commission E (German government official study of herbal medicine) recommends marshmallow root for irritation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough, and for mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

Nutritionally supports:  normal digestive functions, healthy kidney and urinary tract functions, healthy respiratory functions.

Meadowsweet (cut herb) - £10/kg

(powdered herb) - £12/kg

Antacid, antiulcerogenic, anti-inflammatory, mild urinary antiseptic.  Anti-stomach ulcer and protective properties and anti-coagulant effects have been demonstrated in published research on mice and rats.

Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy gastro-intestinal functions, free moving muscles and joints.

Milkthistle (ground seed) - £12/kg

Hepatoprotective, demulcent, antioxidant.    Published research shows milk thistle applications in liver disorders, kidney diseases, blood lipids, pancreatic disorders and cancer.  Horses will readily seek out and eat sow thistle or this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy kidney functions, following toxic injury to liver (eg ragwort, pesticides), normal pancreas functions, and normal lipid metabolism.

Mullein (cut herb) - £10/kg

Research shows that mullein has emollient and astringent properties, it aids congestion and can soothe skin.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy respiratory system, topically can be applied to dry skin.

Mycosorb (mycotoxin removal from gut) - £12/kg

Extensively used in pig and poultry industries to reduce mycotoxins, as these naturally occuring toxic substances have been shown to reduce growth rates, affect neurological functions, etc.  Legislation limits the amounts of mycotoxins allowed into the human food chain, but legislation is currently not in force for animal feeds.  Hay, straw, cereals, etc all naturally contain mycotoxins - levels will vary depending on weather and harvesting conditions.

Nutritionally supports:  reducing and expelling mycotoxin load in the gut.

Nettle (cut herb) - £11/kg

(powder - £12/kg)

Blood tonic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, anti-allergy.  Published research in various animal and human studies indicate anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, and treatment of renal disease and osteoarthritis.  A nutritive plant (nettles grow on well fertilised ground such as around manure heaps), readily taking up minerals and nutrients from the soil.  Contains Vit A, Vit C, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, zinc, cobalt, phosphorus, potassium, protein, riboflavin, selenium, silicon, thiamine, quercetin.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if cut down and left in the field to dry out so that they no longer sting. 

Nutritionally supports: healthy blood and urine qualities, normal kidney functions, horses prone to allergies.

Passion flower (powdered herb) - £22/kg

Research has shown this herb to have relaxing and calming properties.

Nutritionally supports:  a healthy nervous system.

Plantain (powdered leaf) - £11.50/kg

Research shows vulnerary and anti-inflammatory properties.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy digestive system.

Psyllium Husk - £12/kg

(powdered husk - £13.50/kg)

Demulcent, mucilaginous.  Pure, pharmaceutical grade psyllium husk.  Our psyllium is the same main active ingredient used in many sand-removing supplements, but without the fillers, bran, pelleting agents, and ours is a lot more economical too!  Psyllium is a main ingredient in our Gut Cleanse formula, with added herbs and biotech yeasts to assist its action and help soothe the gut as the sand is moved out.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy normal digestive system, removal of sand, dirt, grit, undigested fibre and toxins from the gut.

Pumpkin seeds - £10/kg

Nutritious treat - a source of minerals, protein and monounsaturated fats. 

Quassia (chipped bark) - £15/kg

Soaked in warm water for an hour, these chips produce a bitter tasting liquid that if applied topically have been shown to stop the reproductive cycle of lice, mites, etc.

Raspberry Leaves - £11/kg

Astringent, stimulant, anti-inflammatory.  Published research in humans. By toning mucous membranes, this herb has been used through the ages by pregnant women to aid painful menstruation, tone the uterus ready for birth and aid with cleansing afterwards.

Nutritionally supports:  normal kidney functions, healthy birthing and cleansing of afterbirth.

Rosehips (powdered) - £10/kg

Immune modulator.  Rich source of vitamins and antioxidants especially bioflavanoids.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this fruit if available in their field.  Powdered fruit is more readily bio-available.

Nutritionally supports:  general vitamin supplement, normal gastric conditions, healthy respiration.

Rosehips (chopped shells) - £12/kg

As for powdered rosehips above, but these are the outer shells only, dried and chopped.

Sea Salt (course granular) - £0.95 /kg

Human food grade (so good for putting in your kitchen salt mill too!).  Extra minerals and electrolytes from the sea, without the anti-caking chemicals such as sodium or potassium ferrocyanide that are added to table salts that you buy in the supermarkets.  Horses will readily seek out and use salt licks if available in their field or stable.  Use pure mineral salt licks and avoid those containing molasses, preservatives, artificial flavourings and added chemicals. 

Nutritionally supports:  horses in intense work and competition. 

Seaweed (fine cut) - £3/kg

One of the best natural all rounders for providing vitamins and minerals including iodine.  Tap water contains chlorine, fluorine and bromines which bind to biochemicals in the body in preference to iodine.  Unfortunately, we need iodine and not the other halogens present in tap water for our thyroids and cells to function properly.  Our seaweed has been carefully sourced, checking right back to source with the harvester to avoid high heavy metal contamination which is now present in all of our seas and oceans - some areas where seaweed is harvested are more contaminated than others so do check. 

Nutritionally supports:  Healthy thyroid functions, general vitamins and minerals

Slippery Elm (powdered inner bark) - £48/kg

Demulcent, emollient, antitussive, nutritive, laxative.  We find this an incredibly useful botanical and use it in many of our mixes for its gut soothing and nutritive properties, despite its cost.  Please note there are two grades available - this is the finer, higher quality inner bark, and not the coarser, less effective outer bark.

Nutritionally supports:  normal digestive functions. 

Spearmint - £6/kg

Carminative, anti-spasmodic, aromatic.  Published research indicates a use in reducing intestinal spasms, irritable bowel and chronic coughs.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  normal digestive functions, horses prone to flatulence and gassy tummies, encouraging fussy eaters.

Spirulina pratensis (powdered algae) - £29/kg

Anti-allergy, anti-oxidant.  Spirulina is an amazing source of nutrients. It is 60% protein, making it the world's highest known source of protein. Raw meat is only 27% protein, and even soybeans are only 34% protein.

The protein in Spirulina contains all eight essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Spirulina is the world's highest known vegetable source of B-12 with high concentrations of vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-6, D, E, and K. In addition, Spirulina also provides necessary minerals, trace elements, cell salts, and digestive enzymes. The list does not end here, however, because Spirulina also offers an abundance of chlorophyll, ferrodoxins, and other pigments.

Nutritionally supports:  Healthy respiratory and skin functions, horses prone to allergies.

Black Oil Sunflower seeds (whole black seeds) - £1.50/kg

High in protein, oil and fibre as they are fed with the soft outer shells still intact.  Horses will readily seek out and eat these seeds if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  many owners claim a handful of these seeds each day darkens the coat and enhances dapples and shine.  Other owners claim not (which matches our experience with our horses - some did, some didn't), so it probably depends on the individual horse, but worth a try for those show ponies as these seeds are cheap, nutritive and a handy healthy treat!

Sunflower seed kernals (hulled seeds) - £3/kg

High in protein, oil but a little less fibre than whole sunflower seeds (the fibre is mainly in the hulls).  Ideal for veterans and those horses with digestive issues, as much easier to chew and digest.

Thyme (cut herb) - £10/kg

Antiseptic, expectorant.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy respiratory and urinary functions.

Turmeric (ground root) - £9/kg

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-platelet, hepatoprotective, anti-cancer.  Published research shows benefits to patients with rheumatoid arthritis, protecting the liver against inflammation and anti-cancer properties.

Human food grade so it makes good curries too!

Nutritionally supports:  Healthy joints, healthy respiratory functions, normal  gastro-intestinal function, detoxing.

Valerian (ground root) - £19/kg

Sedative, anti-spasmodic.  Published research indicates uses in calming, sedation, insomnia, and reducing stress. 

Nutritionally supports: calm, relaxed behaviour without anxiety and stress

NOT TO BE USED WHEN COMPETING UNDER RULES 

Vervain (cut herb) - £12/kg

Sedative, calmative, nervine, anti-spasmodic.

Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  maintaining a calm and balanced nervous system.

White Poplar (cut bark) - £15/kg

Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic.  Published research shows that the willows and poplar barks have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties sufficient to treat human patients with rheumatoid and osteo- arthritis.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field (as seen by tree damage!).

Nutritionally supports:  healthy muscular skeletal functions, healthy joints.

White Willow (powdered bark) - £11/kg

Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic.  Published research shows that the willows and poplar barks have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties sufficient to treat patients with rheumatoid and osteo- arthritis.  Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field (as seen by tree damage!).

Nutritionally supports:  healthy muscular skeletal functions, healthy joints.

Wormwood (cut herb) - £12/kg

Anti-malarial, anti-parasitic.  Published research demonstrates this as an effective treatment against certain specific parasites.

Horses will readily seek out and eat this herb if available in their field.

Nutritionally supports:  parasite control.

DO NOT use long term or feed in quantities to pregnant mares.

Yeasacc (probiotic yeast) - £12/kg

Yeasacc is a dried live yeast (unlike bakers or brewers yeasts which are not live extracts).  Research shows that Yeasacc helps to maintain a stable environment in the hind gut to ensure good levels of fibre digesting bacteria. Increases fibre and protein digestion.  As found in many of the more expensive probiotic supplements, Yeasacc is already incorporated in our Pure Essentials Base Mix, so you do not need to supplement if using the Base Mix.

Nutritionally supports:  healthy digestive function, general digestive enhancer.