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Tag Archives: Comfrey
Topicals for Temporary Exercise-Related Muscle Soreness
When anything is bothering their horse, the tendency of many people is to look for a drug to take care of it but in the case of muscle soreness hands-on therapy is not only an option – it’s often more … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged Aloe, arnica, CapsaCream, capsaicin, Chamomile, Comfrey, Cool Muscle, horses, liniments, muscle, peppermint, uckele
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Tendon and Ligament Care
Tendons and ligaments are specialized forms of connective tissue. Tendons connect muscle to bone. Ligaments are anchored only to bone at each end. Both are composed of interwoven strands of type I collagen protein in a structure much like a … Continue reading
Wound Care in Winter
If there’s one good thing about winter, it’s that you don’t have to deal with insects bothering wounds. This does eliminate one source of wound infections. However, the benefits stop there. The cold, dry air in winter leads to a … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged arnica, bandage, beeswax, blood supply, Burdock, Calendula, Chamomile, Chaparral, Chlorophyllin, Comfrey, dehydration, dogs, Echinacea, Gentian, Golden Seal, oil, Oregon Grape, petrolatum, Plantain, tea tree oil, White Willow, winter, wounds
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Liniments Are Worth the Effort
With our often medication oriented mind set it’s easy to overlook the benefits of topical therapy but this has a tremendous amount to offer, especially for joints and muscles. You don’t have to look any further than your own experience … Continue reading
Mud Woes
It’s really hard to come up with anything good to say about mud – except that it’s not ice! I want to focus on two challenging skin issues which are made worse by mud. Scratches/Mud Fever and Thrush. Scratches/mud fever … Continue reading
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Tagged Aloe, Calendula, clip, Comfrey, essential oils, Eucalyptus, Golden Seal, Lavender, mud, mud fever, Oregano, Oregon Grape, Plantain, rain rot, Rosemary, Scratches, Tea Tree, thrush, Thyme, trim
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Blanket Rubs
Blanket rubs aren’t exactly a medical emergency but they are more than just cosmetic. Wither rubs may cause pain when a saddle is on, as can rubs high along the shoulder. It may resemble a shaved area but the skin … Continue reading
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Tagged Aloe, blanket fit, blanket rubs, Calendula, Comfrey, grooming, herbal salve, Lavender, Plantain, shoulder guard, tea tree oil, winter
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Herbs for Topical Use
If you haven’t tried herbal products for skin and coat use, you really should. Not because they’re herbal or natural – because they are effective! Chemicals are chemicals whether they are inside a plant or in purified form. Many effective … Continue reading
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Tagged allantoin, Calendula, Comfrey, Herbal, horse, itch, Lavender, Plantain, Rosemary, tea tree oil, Thyme, topical, wounfd
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