Can be used topically for rashes, wounds and skin conditions.
Internally calendula is an anti-inflammatory, pain reducer, anti-pathogen (viruses, bacteria, fungi), increases blood flow to wounds or infected areas, and helps the body heal more rapidly.
Useful for any respiratory or lung condition, congestion or infection, also for inflammation, swelling and water retention, rheumatism and intestinal issues.
Assists in metabolism regulation. If horses live near the ocean (eg. Orkney Islands), they have been known to wade in to reach seaweed, or graze it from the beach.
Improves circulation and tones veins, helpful in urinary conditions.
Relieves gastrointestinal ailments, is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Combine with plantain and comfrey for wound healing action; topically or internally.
SINGING HORSE HERB BLEND RECIPES
SOOTHING BELLY 3 cups nettle 1 cup marshmallow 1 cup plantain 1 cup parsley 1/2 cup calendula 1/2 cup peppermint 1/2 cup goldenseal
IMMUNE BOOST BLEND (herd favorite) 2 cups nettle 2 cups meadowsweet 2 cups echinacea 1 cup goldenseal 1 cup marshmallow 1/2 cup comfrey (optional; but don’t use more than 14 days in a row) 1/2 cup coltsfoot
WOUND HEALER BLEND 2 cups plantain 2 cups comfrey 2 cups marshmallow 1/2 cup calendula flowers 1/2 cup marjoram 1/4 cup peppermint
CALMING COLIC BLEND 2 cups lemon balm 2 cups plantain 1 cup parsley 1 cup peppermint
If horse won’t eat this Colic Blend, drizzle a bit of molasses over the herbs.
Herb blends can be fed as is, or top-dressed on your horse's normal feed or alfalfa pellets.
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