It is certainly one of the most powerful plants in herbal medicine. But did you know that she could be especially valuable to your cheval? In this article, we will be interested in its properties for horses and present the different ways to use it to care for your animal.
What is it?
We shouldn't be talking about arnica, but more about arnicas. Indeed, it is a family of plants that includes more than 30 different species. The best known, and the one found both in pharmacy and in supplements for horses, is l-Arnica montana (or mountain arnica). As its name indicates, it grows mainly in European mountains.
This wild plant can measure between 20 and 40 cm. It usually blooms between May and August. Givenhis popularity in herbal medicine (both human and veterinary), it is increasingly rare in the wild. It is therefore more often cultivated in France and Europe, where nearly 50 tonnes are harvested each year.
For his medical use, several parts of the plant are targeted. Particular attention is paid to:
- Flowers (or dried capsules of the plant)
- The aerial part;
- The whole plant;
- But also the roots of the arnica.
What are the properties of l-arnica?
If we are interested here to take care of horses, it is that the plant has many very interesting benefits for them.
These include:
- Anti-inflammatory : it relieves for example swelling caused by bruising or hematoma;
- Antineuralgia: lsarnica is very interesting to treat the nerve pains of the horse;
- Antirheumatics The plant also relieves bone, muscle and joint pain. It is therefore a very valuable natural treatment for the osteoarthritis of the horse, a very common condition, regardless of age.
- Anti – ecchymotic - l-arnica allows for rapid reabsorbing of subcutaneous clots;
- Antimicrobial : it will reduce the presence of bacteria, especially around a wound;
When do I use thearnica for my horse?
Arnica is a natural remedy that can be very effective in many situations. It is recommended that:
- Horse suffering from muscle or tendinous pain : l的arnica will bring immediate relief from its pain and reduce swelling of the bruised parts of your animal.
- After training or competition. It promotes muscle recovery. For example, you can associate with mineral salts or electrolytes to prevent wear and fatigue in the working horse.
- Relieve discomfort after insect bite. L的arnica avoids your horse being too nervous or restless.
How do I use the Arnica for his horse?
You'll understand.’arnica possède de nombreuses propriétés et cas d’usage. The good news is that it exists in several forms.
Our laboratory offers you, for example, the following formats:
- Our warming gel ; The Chile Warm gel is a heated massage gel made from the gel of the aloe vera, extract of Arnica and essential oils. It is a very effective solution for the muscle preparation of your horse and prevent the risks of a cold start. It is a key ingredient of this gel that contributes to the relaxation sought in the stages of muscle preparation.
- Our Frost Frost : based on Aloe vera enriched with d-arnica extract and soothing essential oils. This preparation is recommended in case of beating, bruising, or muscle contractures. In fact, it is recognized for its benefits in the event of a benign shock causing a bruise.
- Our dyeing of arnica is recognized for its virtues in case of bruising. The plant helps reduce contusions and reduces the risk of oedema. The maceration process of the plant to obtain the mother dye gives it a higher level of plant actives. Its substances have well-known soothing properties in cases of bruises, bruises and bruises.
- Ice Relax is a refreshing massage gel Made from a gel of dialoe vera enriched with d This relaxing gel will help reduce the risk of curvature and facilitate recovery after effort.
Therefore, it has many benefits for your horse. Take advantage of it to take care of its physical health thanks to our 100% natural supplements!
