Equine Flu Herbs - Lemon Balm
September 14th 2007 04:10
pic from www.herbwisdom.com/herb-lemon-balm.html gives some great info for the use of lemon balm with humans
Lemon Balm is a good herb to consider for horses who may come in contact with equine influenza that may be aging or have had a history of colic.
This herb helps warm the body gently, yet support it with a subtlety from within. It is a gentle diaphoretic so very supportive of the body if it has a fever.
It has been traditionally used for colds and fevers as well, often forgotten with the newer herbs being added to our apothecaries.
This herb is also worth considering if your horse does contract the flu and suffers from sloppy poops as a side issue.
The essential oils present in this herb also help it have anti viral action.
If your horse is stabled during this time, it will also help the nervous system if he becomes distressed from being restricted.
Lemon Balm has been listed by some people as a prohibited substance so when we are back competing you may have to drop this herb from your regimen.
© Catherine Bird
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