Yarrow  (Achillea millefolium)

I had to include this herb in the Materia Medica chiefly because of its powerful ability to staunch bleeding.  Soldiers as far back as Roman times used it on the battlefield, which is why the herb earned the common names “Soldiers Woundwort” and “Knight’s Milfoil”.  Make a strong tea (3 tablespoons dried herb steeped in 1 cup of warm water), and use on the affected area when it has cooled sufficiently. It’s a good idea to keep a bottle of Yarrow tincture on hand for emergencies, using the tincture directly on a wound for it’s styptic properties, although be warned, it will burn! Most horses have a much higher pain threshold than humans and won’t kick out when applied, but some might. If you’re concerned the horse might react, rather add the tincture to equal proportions of hot (but not boiling water), leave for 1 minute for the alcohol to evaporate, and then add an equal amount of cool water and then it’s ready to apply.

Yarrow is also excellent for stimulating the appetite, especially if the horse is recovering from an illness. Yarrow is also extremely good for horses that suffer from epistaxis.

Dosage

Horse: 25g dried herb daily.

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Product Description

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is inspired by the animal’s body’s natural defences. The products are made of the same acid produced by the body to fight viruses and bacteria, making them completely safe for domestic animals. This stabilized form of HOCl has the potential application as an antimicrobial wound.

Uses:

• Anti-pruritic (relieves itching)
• Encourages wound healing/granulation
• Biofilm effective (rids microorganisms such as; bacteria, fungi and protists)
• Anti-inflammatory
• Soothing
• Non-toxic
• Organic compliant
• Odour neutralising
• Eco-friendly
• Painless application
• Safe for all life stages

HOCL is the key in promoting healing in a variety of wound types. HOCl is unique in that it is able to penetrate and disrupt biofilm allowing for better antimicrobial control.

Equine Uses

• Sweet Itch dermatitis and Rain Rot/dermatophytosis
• Hoof rot management
• Mud fever and greasy heal
• Management of:
  • Abscess
  • Hives
  • Itchy skin
  • Burnt, sunburnt and dry skin
  • Cuts, grazes, oozing wounds

Active Ingredients

Proprietary blend Ultrapure Hypochlorous Acid 330-370 ppm

Directions for use

Spray onto the effected area. Do not remove the spray pump. Store at room temperature.

Warning

May not dilute or decant. Completely harmless to horses, humans and the environment. Safe around children. It doesn’t sting, and causes no harm around the eyes or if ingested. Eco-friendly. Painless application. Safe for all life stages.

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