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Herbal Remedies for COMMON EQUINE AILMENTS by Barbara Schleppi
 

ARTHRITIS
Arthritis/Ligament Blend – feed daily
For pregnant/conceiving mares use Arthritis/Ligament Blend EM
Joint-T (Tincture) - do not use on pregnant mare: use Personali-T
Mobility Oil: hot infused Comfrey + lavender, sunflower & sesame oils
Joint Health Capsule Mix
Comfrey Creme
Magnetic Joint Wrap


BRUISES
Arnica Creme (do not apply to broken skin)

COLIC - mild
Strong Infusion of
Tummy Aid give orally every 20 minutes

COUGHS & COLDS
add 2 drops of
Eucalyptus oil to the water that dampens down the
feed (no more than 2 drops as more can cause burns or irritations)
Tincture of Liquorice, Echinacea & Thyme
Decoction of Liquorice Root & Honeysuckle Stems
Cold Buster Infusion (honeysuckle, echinacea, peppermint)
Feed
Garlic Powder

DIARRHOEA - ACUTE
Every 2 hrs give
tincture of Yarrow, Chamomile & Meadowsweet
Infusion of Yarrow, Basil, Thyme & Peppermint

EYES - RUNNY/SWOLLEN
Apply strong
infusion of Chamomile with a sponge to affected eye
Infusion of Chamomile & Peppermint (Ramornie Tummy Aid)

FENCE/BARK CHEWING
Ramornie Mineral Mix (calcium carbonate, wild crafted kelp, copper sulphate)
Ramornie Recovery Aid

FLUID RETENTION/PUFFINESS/ANHYROSIS
Infusion of Dandelion & Peppermint
Tincture of Echinacea, Honeysuckle & Andographis
Decoction of Dandelion Root

GIRTH SORES/GALLS/SWELLINGS
Open Sores:
Calendula Creme
Swellings:
Arnica Creme
Galls/Rubbed Skin:
Comfrey Creme -make sure your girth is clean to avoid sores

HOOF PROBLEMS
Ramornie Mineral Mix (calcium carbonate, wild crafted kelp, copper sulphate)

 



HIVES/RASHES
Happy Skin Lotion
Infusion of Lemon Balm, Echinacea, Chamomile (
Ramornie Recovery Aid)
A/C Creme (aloe vera & chamomile)


INSECT BITES & STINGS
Aloe Vera Jelly
Lavender Oil
Ramornie Happy Skin Lotion

To repel insects:
Buzz Off! Fly & Mosquito Spray


LAMINITIS/FOUNDER
Infusion of Rosehip, Chamomile & Peppermint
Herbal Blend of Devil’s Claw, Meadowsweet, Kelp and Comfrey (
A/L Blend)
Tincture of Dandelion & Devil’s Claw

LICE/MANGE
Herbal Shampoo


NERVOUSNESS/RESTLESSNESS
B-Calm Mix
Tincture of   Chamomile, Calendula & Valerian (if horse suffers from loose manure, do not use Valerian)
Infusion of Lemon Balm, Rosemary, Chamomile
Internal-T/Sleep-T Tincture
Tummy Aid Infusion


LOCKING STIFLE
Ligament Blend/Ligament Blend EM
Tincture of Echinacea & Liquorice
Recovery Aid Infusion
Joint Health Capsule Mix


MILK FEVER
Tincture of Rosemary, Honeysuckle & Calendula
Infusion of Calendula, Meadowsweet & Lemon Balm
Decoction of Dandelion Root
Evening Primrose Oil


MUD FEVER/GREASY HEEL
Infusion of Rosehip
Calendula Creme
Happy Skin Lotion
Evening Primrose Tincture or Capsules
Recovery Aid Infusion

 

     

PROUD FLESH
Comfrey Creme
Recovery Aid Infusion


QLD ITCH/RAIN SCALD
Herbal Shampoo
Happy Skin Lotion

Infusion of Lemon Balm, Echinacea, Chamomile (
Recovery Aid)
If sores are bleeding, apply
Calendula Jelly
To repel sandflies, apply
Tick Off! spray
Skin-T (Tincture)

SEEDY TOE
Seedy Toe Pack containing:
Blue Jelly - put into the hoof wall separation, plug
with cotton wool
Infusion of Recovery Aid
Ramornie Mineral Mix


SUNBURN
A/C Creme
Zinc Ointment
Recovery Aid Infusion


TENDON PROBLEMS (swellings, sprains)
Massage
Ramornie Remedies TENDON RELIEF into affected area
Ligament Blend/Ligament Blend EM
Joint-T - do not use on pregnant mare: use Tincture of Evening Primrose, Calendula, Feverfew
Recovery Aid Infusion
Arnica Creme
Vinegar & Comfrey Poultice

 

 


 

 


 


 





TICKS
Tick Off! Spray: apply daily

TRAVEL SICKNESS
Ramornie Remedies Travel Aid Capsules

TUMOURS/MELANOMAS
Tincture of Echinacea & Honeysuckle
Infusion of Rosehip & Peppermint
Feed Comfrey leaves & Garlic Powder

Seek Veterinary advice to find out if the tumours are benign or malignant

VIRAL & BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
Tincture of Echinacea, Feverfew, Dandelion & Liquorice
Infusion of Echinacea, Chamomile & Peppermint (Recovery Aid)
Decoction of Honeysuckle & Dandelion Root

WARTS
Apply freshly squeezed garlic or the juice of dandelion stems daily
Infusion of Dandelion & Echinacea
Decoction of Dandelion Root


WOUNDS & CUTS - MINOR
Calendula Creme
Recovery Aid Infusion


WOUNDS - CLOSED
Comfrey Creme to reduce scarring
 

All Tinctures, Herbs, Infusion Mixes and Ointments above can be supplied by RAMORNIE REMDIES. Some products are available on the PRODUCTS Page.
Please email or phone Barbara to discuss your equine needs (see below).

DISCLAIMER : This information page is not to be used in place of veterinary care and expertise. No responsibility can be accepted by the writer for the application of any of the enclosed information in practise.


Barbara Schleppi  
(02) 6647 3344  quarter.horses@bigpond.com