General wellbeing goes beyond individual body systems. It reflects overall vitality, resilience, recovery capacity, immune balance, and the ability to adapt to environmental and lifestyle changes. These herbs are traditionally used to support whole-body balance, promote natural resilience, and maintain everyday health in horses and dogs — particularly during periods of increased demand such as workload, seasonal change, ageing, travel, or environmental exposure.
These herbs are traditionally included to help maintain stamina, recovery, and overall resilience.
• Ashwagandha – Adaptogenic herb traditionally used to support stress resilience and general vitality.
• Spirulina – Nutrient-dense algae supporting energy levels and antioxidant balance.
• Chlorella – Supports metabolic efficiency and overall vitality.
• Barley grass – Nutritional support for daily condition and energy.
• Wheat Grass – Traditionally included to support general metabolic balance.
Maintaining a balanced immune response is key to long-term wellbeing.
• Echinacea – Traditionally used to support normal immune function.
• Rosemary – Antioxidant-rich herb supporting overall immune balance.
• Sea Buckthorn – Provides antioxidant support for tissue integrity.
• Nettle – Nutrient-rich herb supporting immune and blood health.
• Red Clover – Traditionally used to support internal balance during seasonal change.
Oxidative stress can increase during workload, ageing, and environmental exposure.
• Bilberry – Traditionally used to support capillary and tissue integrity.
• Sea Buckthorn – Rich in antioxidants to support cellular health.
• Rosehips – Traditionally included to support tissue tone and vitality.
• Spirulina – Provides antioxidant nutrients supporting overall wellbeing.
These herbs provide micronutrient support that contributes to general condition and resilience.
• Seaweed – Source of trace minerals supporting metabolic function.
• Brewers Yeast – Provides B vitamins supporting energy metabolism.
• Chia Seeds – Source of essential fatty acids supporting overall condition.
• Sunflower Seeds – Nutritional support for coat, tissue and vitality.
Periods of travel, competition, routine change, or environmental exposure may increase nutritional demand.
• Clivers – Traditionally used to support fluid balance and tissue comfort.
• Hawthorn – Supports cardiovascular balance during periods of exertion.
• Linden – Traditionally used to support calm adaptation to change.
• Chamomile – Supports relaxation and general comfort.
For horses:
• Seasonal transitions
• Competition and travel
• Recovery after exertion
• Age-related vitality support
• Environmental stress
For dogs:
• Routine changes or travel
• High activity levels
• Senior maintenance
• Seasonal transitions
• General daily support
• General wellbeing herbs are intended to support normal physiological balance and resilience.
• Always consult your veterinarian before introducing new herbs, particularly if your horse or dog has a medical condition or is receiving medication.
• Introduce herbs gradually and monitor individual tolerance.
• These herbs should complement — not replace — appropriate nutrition, management and veterinary care.
When used responsibly, general wellbeing herbs can help maintain vitality, support natural resilience, and promote balanced health in horses and dogs throughout all life stages.
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