Marshmallow Root Powder for Horses

With its expectorant and relaxation capacity as well as the ability to soothe and protect irritated mucous membranes. It can be soothing to the throat and digestive tract. Marshmallow is useful when there is inflammation and irritation of the digestive tract and the urinary and respiratory systems.

Marshmallow may be used to treat spasmodic colic.

The powder can be mixed with water to form a poultice to be used on skin inflammations, rashes, bruises, abrasions and wounds .

Taken internally, marshmallow is healing and protective for damaged, inflamed gut walls, and is thus used for treating conditions such as ulcers, colitis and enteritis. Horses who have coliced, or who are scouring, can benefit from the soothing and healing effects of marshmallow for a number of weeks afterward (usually in conjunction with other herbs, including Aloe Vera).

Hardworking horses, or those prone to colic (especially in association with ulcers), may benefit from regular inclusion of marshmallow in their feed. But although long-term use of marshmallow as a gut protector is safe, it is important not to use marshmallow merely as a suppressive/management tool that disguises a chronic problem.

Marshmallow can bind together and eliminate toxins from the body.

Marshmallow contains high levels of of Vitamin A, calcium, zinc as well as iron, sodium, iodine and B-complex. It also contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is one of the few herbs thats assists in the treament of hind gut ulcers.

Feed between 2-5 tablespoons per day, in chronic cases increase this to 8 tablespoons per day.

Marshmallow root has the following properties:

· It is astringent – has a binding effect

· Diuretic – it increases the secretion and flow of urine

· Lithotriptic - dissolves urinary calculi (stones)

· Emollient - soothes inflamed tissue, softens and protects the skin

· Demulcent - soothes damaged or inflamed surfaces

· Mucilant – the herb protects mucous membranes and inflamed tissues

· Tonic – it nourishes and refresh the entire body

· Galactogogue – Marshmallow promotes the flow of milk in breastfeeding mothers

· Laxative – it stimulates bowel movements

· Vulnerary – gives additional help in healing of wounds by protecting against infection and stimulating cell growth

· Nutritive – assists in the process of assimilating food and nourishes the body

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