Garlic has enjoyed great popularity as an insect repellent for years. But does it really work? And what are the side effects?
Herbs
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© Adobe Stock / Nadine Haase
Garlic has enjoyed great popularity as an insect repellent for years. But does it really work? And what are the side effects?
There are a lot of plants that can enrich the botanical diversity in the stable and at the same time supplement the horses diet.
Trees and shrubs in open stables offer many advantages and serve, among other things, to keep our horses occupied and supplement their diet.
Use and effect on horses ▶︎ Find out all about oregano and its effect on horses in our herbal tip
Secrets of an ancient medicinal plant: from antiquity to modern use in humans and horses ▶︎ Find out more in our article
Use and effects on horses ▶︎ Find out all about liquorice and its use on horses in our herbal advice
If you want to do something good for your pasture and your horses, you can create herb patches in the pasture to increase biodiversity.
Use and effects on horses ▶︎ Discover the diversity of this bitter herb in our herbal advice
Rosemary is a true all-rounder in phytotherapy. Find out how this healing herb can benefit horse owners in our latest herbal tip ➤
A tree with healing powers for your horse ►Use and application ► Find out more now in the SANOANIMAL article✓
Dandelion - a yellow spring plant with healing properties ►Use and application ► Find out more now in the SANOANIMAL article✓
Herbal tip for horses: Birch ► anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, supportive in cases of rheumatism, and much more. ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓
Heather can have a strengthening effect on mucous membranes. How to utilise its beneficial effects as an expectorant and more in horses...
Supporting the horse with calming feed additives ► Relax? Calming herbs? ► Read more in our SANOANIMAL article✓
Stinging nettles have been known for more than 2000 years and, for example, are an indicator of kidney problems and/or laminitis when horses eat them fresh.
Feeding herbs as a supplement to the horse’s daily diet sparks more and more of an interest in equestrians.
Rosehips not only look beautiful, they also contain valuable and high-quality fatty acids for your horse. Find out more here...►