BURDOCK (Arctium lappa)

Key contituents  Bitter glycosides, Flavonoids, Tannins, Polyacetylenes, Volatile oil

Usage  As a general detox & for chronic skin problems Key actions detoxifying, mild diuretic, antibiotic, antiseptic Feeding 20g for a 500kg (16.2h) horse daily best divided between 2 feeds about 12 hours apart. (adjust rate up or down for smaller or lager animals)

1kg will last an average 500kg horse about 50 days.

A MIX FOR GENERAL SKIN CONDITION OF BURDOCK, CLEAVERS, MARIGOLD AND NETTLE  Mix 1kg of each herb together and feed at the rate of 30 or 40g for a 500kg horse daily, best in 2 halves. 1kg of mix will last an average 500kg horse about 25 to 30+ days.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HERBS: Feeding Herbs to Horses  Jennings NewLad & The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants by Andrew Chevellier published by Dorling Kindersley (currently out of print but obtainable through www.beaverbooksearch.com)