Healthy circulation is essential for delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, maintaining tissue vitality, supporting performance, and promoting recovery. The cardiovascular system also plays a central role in temperature regulation, metabolic balance, and peripheral tissue health — including hooves, claws, skin and muscles. Circulatory support may be beneficial during periods of workload, ageing, seasonal changes, recovery, or where animals are prone to poor peripheral circulation. These herbs are traditionally used to help maintain normal cardiovascular function and support healthy blood flow in horses and dogs.
These herbs are traditionally included to support healthy heart function and vascular tone.
• Hawthorn – Traditionally used to support normal heart function and healthy circulation.
• Ginkgo – Supports healthy blood flow and antioxidant balance.
• Rosemary – Traditionally used to support circulation and vascular tone.
• Rose – Traditionally included to support tissue tone and gentle circulatory balance.
Healthy blood flow to extremities is important for hoof, claw, muscle and skin vitality.
• Ginkgo – Traditionally used to support peripheral circulation.
• Hawthorn – Supports healthy blood vessel function.
• Rosemary – Supports circulatory vitality.
• Mint – Traditionally included to support overall vitality and circulation.
Balanced blood health supports oxygen transport, tissue repair and stamina.
• Nettle – Nutrient-rich herb traditionally used to support healthy blood and mineral balance.
• Red Clover – Traditionally used to support healthy blood cleansing processes.
• Seaweed – Provides trace minerals to support blood and metabolic function.
• Brewers Yeast – Source of B vitamins to support energy metabolism.
• Spirulina – Nutrient-dense algae supporting vitality and blood health.
The lymphatic system works alongside circulation to maintain fluid balance and tissue health.
• Cleavers (Clivers) – Traditionally used to support lymphatic drainage and fluid balance.
• Dandelion – Supports fluid balance and kidney function.
• [Golden Rod](Golden Rod (Solidago virgaurea)) – Traditionally included to support urinary tract and fluid balance.
Oxidative stress can impact vascular health, particularly in performance or ageing animals.
• Sea Buckthorn – Rich in antioxidants to support vascular and tissue health.
• Bilberry – Traditionally used to support capillary strength and circulation.
• Rosemary – Antioxidant-rich herb supporting vascular integrity.
For horses:
• Performance and competition
• Recovery after exertion
• Age-related circulatory changes
• Seasonal cold sensitivity
• Hoof quality concerns linked to circulation
For dogs:
• Senior support
• Reduced mobility
• Recovery periods
• Cold weather sensitivity
• General vitality programmes
• Always consult your veterinarian before introducing circulatory herbs, particularly if your horse or dog has a diagnosed heart condition or is receiving medication.
• Introduce herbs gradually and monitor tolerance.
• Circulatory support should complement — not replace — appropriate veterinary care, conditioning and management.
When used appropriately, circulatory herbs can provide natural support for maintaining healthy blood flow, cardiovascular balance, and overall vitality in horses and dogs.