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EQuine Immunity Booster™
(200g)

EQuine Immunity Booster™ contains a combination of specially selected herbs known for their ability to support immune functioning and promote vitality. There is a great deal of evidence to suggest that the use of carefully chosen herbal ingredients can play a big role in improving immune functioning. Along with the correct lifestyle choices, this herbal remedy can make all the difference to your horse’s health.

EQuine Immunity Booster™ is a loose herbal blend and can be added to horse feed daily – quick and easy with no fuss.

Ingredients:

• Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has a long history of traditional uses. Sesquiterpene lactones, polyacetylenes, simple coumarins, flavonoids have been identified among the many components of yarrow. In modern times this herb has been studied for its ability to support oral health. (Van der Weijden, G. A., Timmer, C. J., Timmerman, M. F., Reijerse, E., Mantel, M. S., and van, der, V. “The Effect of Herbal Extracts in an Experimental Mouthrinse on Established Plaque and Gingivitis”. J Clin Periodontol. 1998;25(5):399-403).
• Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) contains more than 100 natural chemical components that have been identified in the hairs, roots, leaves and rhizomes. This herb supports the immune system and has also been shown to support joint health. (Randall, C., Meethan, K., Randall, H., and Dobbs, F. “Nettle Sting of Urtica dioica for Joint Pain--an Exploratory Study of this Complementary Therapy”. Complement Ther Med 1999; 7(3):126-131).
• Narrow-leaved purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) has over 500 studies behind it which have investigated the supportive effects of this herb for health. This herb has been shown to have particular supportive benefit for the immune system. (Goel, V., Lovlin, R., Chang, C., Slama, J. V., Barton, R., Gahler, R., Bauer, R., Goonewardene, L., and Basu, T. K. “A Proprietary Extract from the Echinacea Plant (Echinacea purpurea) Enhances Systemic Immune Response during a Common Cold”. Phytother.Res 2005;19(8):689-694).
• Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) is an herb which has been used dating back to the 1st century! It has been investigated scientifically for its potential benefits on the cardiovascular system. (Schmidt U, Kuhn U, Ploch M, et al. “Efficacy of Hawthorn (crataegus) Preparation LI 132 in 78 Patients with Chronic Congestive Heart Failure defined as NYHA Functional Class II”. Phytomedicine 1994;1:17-24).