06/02/2024
LICORICE ROOT POWDER
The most beneficial properties of licorice for horses lie in its ability to promote healthy adrenal gland function, ulcer repair, and to build immunity against foreign pathogens such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses.
Helps your horse:
Manage their stress levels better
Reduce inflammation in the tissues
Balance important hormones in the endocrine system.
for treating allergic respiratory problems and heaves.
One of the main constituents glycrrhizin encourages healing of gut ulceration.
Licorice has an oestrogenic activity and has been used to improve fertility in female animals; it is therefore advisable to avoid its use during pregnancy.
Licorice also has application in the treatment of adrenal exhaustion and in removing adhesions after foaling or surgery.
What horses will benefit from licorice root?
High stress
Adrenal burn-out
Gastric and/or hindgut ulcers
Episodes of inflammation
Immune-related health conditions
Depression
Weight gain
Fatigue
Frequent infections
High blood sugar
https://www.equineherbco.co.nz/herbs/skin-and-coat/licorice-root-powder