Do you know the gattilier, which is also called the chastity tree? Beneficial for ovarian pain, but also for its soothing effects in hot mares, many studies have proven its many properties for the health of your animal.
Discover the most interesting and how to complement your horse in gattilier.
What is the gattilier?
The gattilier is an aromatic tree. Originally from Central Asia, it is now mainly found in Italy and Greece. It is known for its small blue or violet flowers, but also its red and yellow fruits, which have a strong peppery smell. In addition to its aromas, this plant is very popular in herbal medicine, especially because of its its effects on the endocrine system and for its anaphrodisiac properties.
At the time, it was the monks who consumed him to favor their chastity. The women's gattilier was also advocated forTo ease the effects of premenstrual syndrome, e.g. irritability, mood changes, abdominal pain, or migraine. because of its composition rich in steroidal precursors. The latter will act at the level of the brain, and more specifically on the hypothalamo- pituitary system.
In fact, the gattilier is rich in flavonoids (including casticin, and yorkin) as well as iridoids (including l的agnuside). These active compounds give it an effect similar to that of progesterone and dopamine. That's why the gattilier is so useful for regulating the hormonal disorders of the mare and calming down during its heats.
Why supplement your horse with a gattilier?
You'll understand, the gattilier is a powerful ally when your mare crosses its heats. But it is far from being the only benefit of this plant, which is also interesting for male horses. These are his main properties.
1. Gattilier and Cushing Syndrome
Cushing syndrome is a degeneration of dopamine neurons, i.e. a decrease in dopamine concentration in the horse's body. As already mentioned, gattilier with a dopaminergic effect, As such it is a good natural alternative to the treatment of Cushing disease in horses.
More generally, la plant will therefore have a neuroprotective effect, particularly interesting in the case of Cushing disease. It will thus limit the degeneration of neurons and slow the progression of the disease.
A study conducted in 2007 showed that a 3-month gattilier treatment allowed reduce the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome horses and ponies.
2. Facilitate moulting
One of the main symptoms of Cushing's syndrome is the excessive growth of hairs and the absence of moulting in horses (also known as hirsutism). If your animal encounters this problem, complement it in gattilier bay may be a particularly effective natural remedy.
The gattilier will indeed stimulate equine moulting and promote regrowth da coat that is both healthier and brighter. It is also a known treatment to reduce excessive sweating. This supplement can help your horse to tolerate the heat better.
3. Boost energy levels
Is your horse more tired than usual? It has been proven that the gattilier improves the energy levels in the horse, in particular becauseIt regulates thyroid activity. The main role of this gland is to regulate metabolism. Because it will reduce the secretion of cortisol, which inhibits thyroid function, the gattilier therefore favours a reduction of fatigue and give your horse an energy booste.
4. Regulate mood (especially heat mares)
If your horse suffers from stress or that it is particularly delicate at work, the gattilier bay can be of great help. It will make it more available and facilitate its concentration.
Remember this plant supports hypothalamus and pituitary functions. It also reduces levels of cortisol, stress hormone. As such, this small bay contributes to the mental well-being of your animal and significantly improves its behaviour.
But it is especially popular among mares, especially during heat. Many experts say that it makes it possible to combat irritability and unpredictability, which are fairly common behavioral traits injures with difficult behavior.
During heat, it is relatively common to observe behaviour and mood disorders, mare. The latter will tend to be more aggressive, unpredictable and will listen less to orders. They may also refuse to feed, or suffer from ovary and back pain. In some mares, these mood disorders occur continuously during the breeding season (February to October), more rarely throughout the year.
The gattilier will regulate the hormone levels in your mare, and thus promote a return to its usual behavior. The plant will also participate in mitigate hormonal cycle irregularities (especially in older mares) and the resulting pain (especially ovarian).
The gattilier, due to its anaphrodisiac properties, is also useful for soothing the too hot stallions during the breeding season.
5. Promoting the health of hoofs
Whether it's a symptom of Cushing's syndrome or not, some horses have foresight. The gattilier bay is known for its reduce incidence, but also to relieve the pain associated with it.
It improves glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity (an aggravating factor of forage in horses) in addition to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is therefore an excellent remedy for promote a better health of your horse's hooves.
6. Improve fat distribution
Did you know that insulin resistance can be responsible for formation of abnormal fat deposits, especially at the ridge of the neck, the head of the tail. They can also form in the sheath and scallop area.
Because it improves insulin sensitivity, the gattilier naturally contributes to better fat distribution in your horse's body.
How to complement your horse in a gattilier?
The gattilier dosage that you should give to your horse depends on the concentration of the supplement you will use, the health status of your animal, and its body weight. We recommend adding a dose of our gattilier complement at the base ration of your horse at a rate of 15 g per day for 3 weeks.
In the case of a mare with pronounced hormonal disorders, the gattilier may be given alternately with our RegulMix mixture, based on hormonal, soothing, antispasmosdic and hormone-regulatory plants calming plants. The latter will promote the tranquillization of his anxiety and help regulate his hormonal syndromes.
Discover also our blend of mother dyes Regul Plus or the macerate of raspberry buds the regulatory properties of the hormonal system.
