Equine Senior Essentials Support, Organic/Kosher

100% certified organic and kosher. This blend comes in two bags. 1 is chopped and the other contains turmeric and black pepper that cannot be fed chopped.

Amalaki/Alma: India's traditional superfruit and one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. Amla has been traditionally used to provide rejuvenation and as a tonic for overall health. Amla fruit contains ten to thirty times the Vitamin C of an orange. Also known for its rich source of nutrients, including vitamin C, amino acids, pectin, and antioxident-rich polyphenols such as tannins and gallic acid. Amalaki also has healing properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, helps with digestion, heart health, antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial. Rejuenates body tissue. This is a powerhouse for not just our horses but dogs, cats and humans.

Turmeric with a pinch of black pepper (powder): known for its most active compound, curcumin, it improves heart health and prevents Alzheimer's and cancer. It's a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, chronic anterior uveitis, conjunctivitis, skin cancer, wound healing, urinary tract infections, and liver ailments. Helps with pain and circulation. Strong anti-parasitic. The list is endless. NUTRITIONAL: vitamin B6, C. manganese, iron, potassium, omega 3’s and fiber. 

Ginger Root: anti-inflammatory, treats symptoms of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Aids in digestion, reduces nausea, and helps fight the flu and common cold. Improves body circulation. May help lower your blood sugar levels and regulate insulin production. Detoxifier.NUTRITIONAL: vitamin C, and B, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin, magnesium, chromium, and zinc, calcium, iron and phosphorus.

***Turmeric, amla and ginger all have various benefits to offer, and when they are combined together, they make for an excellent health tonic.

Boswellia serrata: known to many as frankincense, helps with joint movement and mobility, supports joint, ligament, and tendon health, maintains joint elasticity, can prevent cartilage degradation, soothes sore and stiff joints. This powder is also great for digestive health and helps firm loose droppings as it supports normal colon function, and good for horses with gastric problems. Also known to help with respiratory health as it can soothe the respiratory tract and support a healthy respiratory system. It is also said to help maintain healthy liver function. Supports the body's inflammatory response and manage inflammation as it contains anti-inflammatory terpenes. Other benefits Supports the natural regenerative capacity of the skin, Contributes to a good immune system, and Protects against oxidative stress. 

Hawthorn Berry: The heart tonic. Protects against heart disease and helps control high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Increases coronary artery blood flow, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure. Powerful antioxidants and great for maintaining immune health, including OPCs and flavonoids. Increases stamina, reduces shortness of breath, boosts energy and eliminates fatigue. Vitamins A and C. Calcium and iron

Peppermint Leaf: The mint plants are amazing. Helps internally for colds, IBS and improves digestion. Mint plants are also antibacterial and help with allergies and headaches. High in vitamins A, C and K and high in calcium.

Calendula Flowers: antifungal and antimicrobial properties help prevent infection and heal injuries to body tissues both internally and externally. Calendula is also known to have anti-inflammatory and detoxing and antioxidant components, which might help to fight cancer, protect against heart disease, and ease muscle fatigue. Prevents muscle spasms, and reduces fever. moves the lymphatic fluid and cleanses the lymphatic system as a whole. It is especially helpful for clearing out the mucky remnants of old infections, generalized congestion, and accumulated metabolic waste. It is specific for swollen glands. NUTRITIONAL: lutein and beta-carotene, which the body absorbs and converts into vitamin A. It also has fatty acids, with the two dominant fatty acids being calendic and linoleic acids. Additionally, the flower heads are rich in oxygenated oils like monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.

Nettle: rich in iron and Vitamin C, acting as a tonic to horses. Nettle is a circulatory stimulant, and a great cleanser of the blood. This means that it is an excellent herb to feed for conditions like arthritis, rheumatism and laminitis.

White Peony Leaf: help reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and boost the immune system. It is also thought to help reduce stress, improve sleep, and reduce fatigue.

Olive Leaf: has been found to stimulate phagocytosis, an immune system response in which cells ingest harmful microorganisms and foreign matter. Its active compound oleuropein is thought to contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Flavonoids, oleuropein, and flavone luteolin-7-glucoside—that have attracted interest and which show promise in possible antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and neuroprotective properties.

Kelp can be added with this blend beaifully. Read more here.

PAIR with Non- GMO camelina meal: The "false flax" and far superior to flax and copra meal. Camelina is unique. It's higher in ALA with a 2.4:1 ratio of omega 3s to omega 6s, making its shelf life far better than flaxseed. It's resistant to oxidative rancidity, which makes it highly stable because of its incredibly high vitamin E content of 100 ml.Essential fatty acids are necessary for skin and coat health. A deficiency of omega-3 fats can lead to overly sensitive, itchy and inflamed skin. Shifting the ratio of essential fats more to what a horse would naturally be consuming in the wild may help to normalize inflammation in the skin and support skin health. **This camelina is pure, high-omega, non-GMO, grown and harvested in northwestern Montana using sustainable and traceable agricultural methods. "We cold-press process our camelina seed into camelina oil and meal to ensure that all of the natural, healthy nutritional benefits of the camelina plant oil and meal are retained."