Gold Label Witch Hazel & Arnica Gel 400g
ARNICA
Kicks, bites, and injuries are an inevitable part of horse ownership. Arnica is one of the top “must haves”
Arnica, a small, daisy-like yellow flower is known by several common names including mountain tobacco, wolfsbane and leopardsbane. It has long been used medicinally in America and Europe for injuries and traumas of all sorts, from shock to fractures. Arnica significantly reduces inflammation, prevents bruising and speeds healing. Certainly, arnica is a handy remedy to have in any stable!
Arnica’s amazing abilities are attributed to the potent anti-inflammatory chemical helenalin. It facilitates the transport of blood and fluids away from the point of injury and the removal of damaged tissue debris by stimulating and dilating blood vessels. The result is less inflammation and reduced bruising and pain.
Arnica and its uses in the stable
Arnica excels in the treatment of bruises of all types. Just rub it on the affected area. For bruised soles add arnica tincture to your soak water bucket or apply arnica inside hoof boots. Tendon strains also respond well to arnica applied under wraps. Topical applications of arnica cool down hot, laminitic feet and soothe arthritic joints. Diluted with water, arnica makes a revitalizing bath after workouts, competing, jumping or rides.
WITCH HAZEL
Another fav herb...
Stain remover. Apply to stain leave, leave a few minutes and wash off.
Insect bites it relieves the itching and swelling. I regularly use it in my own insect bites during the summer that swell up.
Treats bruises. Apply as soon after a kick or knock from a jump to elieviate swelling and bruising
Healing wounds. A natural healer for wounds. Kind to the skin but very effective