Use this guide to identify which herbal support category best fits your horse or dog’s needs. Herbs listed are traditionally included to support normal physiological function, comfort, and wellbeing.
Use for:
• Minor skin irritation, hot spots, or itching
• Seasonal coat changes
• Supporting natural wound recovery and healthy skin
• Maintaining a glossy, nourished coat
Key Herbs: Marigold, Comfrey, Yarrow, Plantain, Nettle, Chamomile, Sea Buckthorn, Hemp
Use for:
• Sensitive stomach or mild digestive upset
• Occasional wind, bloating, or irregular bowel movements
• Supporting nutrient absorption and gut comfort
• Managing stress-related digestive changes
Key Herbs: Dandelion, Marshmallow, Liquorice, Chamomile, Fennel, Psyllium, Red Clover, Barley Grass
Use for:
• Mild seasonal airway sensitivity
• Supporting clear, normal breathing comfort
• Maintaining respiratory comfort in changing environments
Key Herbs: Basil, Thyme, Mullein, Chamomile, Plantain, Liquorice, Echinacea, Sage
Use for:
• Nervous or anxious behaviour
• Stressful events, travel, or competition
• Supporting calm adaptation to environmental change
Key Herbs: Valerian, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Ashwagandha, Motherwort, Passionflower
Use for:
• Stiffness or mild discomfort in joints and muscles
• Supporting normal flexibility, connective tissue, and movement
• Recovery from activity or workload
Key Herbs: Devil’s Claw, Turmeric, Boswellia, Horsetail, Ginkgo, Willow Bark
Use for:
• Supporting normal inflammatory balance
• Comfort of muscles, joints, and tissues
• Gentle tissue support during increased activity
Key Herbs: Turmeric, Willow Bark, Devil’s Claw, Boswellia, Meadowsweet, Ginger
Use for:
• Seasonal or environmental changes
• Supporting normal immune resilience
• Maintaining overall vitality
Key Herbs: Echinacea, Red Clover, Cleavers, Nettle, Sea Buckthorn, Rosemary
Use for:
• Seasonal or reproductive cycle changes
• Supporting metabolic and adrenal balance
• Maintaining comfort and natural endocrine balance
Key Herbs: Agnus Castus, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Ashwagandha, Lemon Balm, Hawthorn
Use for:
• Seasonal transitions or environmental exposure
• Supporting liver, kidney, and blood balance
• Maintaining natural elimination processes
Key Herbs: Milk Thistle, Burdock, Dandelion, Cleavers, Seaweed, Chlorella, Spirulina, Charcoal
Use for:
• Brittle, slow-growing, or weak hooves/claws
• Supporting connective tissue and horn integrity
• Promoting healthy growth and condition
Key Herbs: Horsetail, Nettle, Seaweed, Comfrey, Brewers Yeast, Hawthorn, Ginkgo
Use for:
• Poor peripheral circulation or cold extremities
• Supporting cardiovascular function and tissue vitality
• Maintaining energy and stamina
Key Herbs: Hawthorn, Ginkgo, Rosemary, Nettle, Cleavers, Sea Buckthorn, Bilberry
Use for:
• Maintaining daily vitality and resilience
• Supporting overall condition, energy, and tissue health
• Nutritional support for coat, skin, and internal balance
Key Herbs: Spirulina, Chlorella, Seaweed, Brewers Yeast, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Sea Buckthorn
Use for:
• Helping animals adapt to spring, summer, autumn, or winter changes
• Supporting coat, skin, digestion, energy, and comfort during seasonal transitions
Key Herbs by Season:
• Spring: Nettle, Dandelion, Red Clover, Cleavers
• Summer: Mint, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Plantain
• Autumn: Burdock, Ashwagandha, Red Clover, Spirulina
• Winter: Ashwagandha, Hawthorn, Seaweed, Brewers Yeast
How to Use This Guide
This guide helps you select natural herbal support tailored to your animal’s specific needs while promoting everyday health, balance, and vitality.