The lymphatic system is made up of a network of organs, vessels, and tissues, including lymph, lymph nodes, lymphatic cells, and lymphoid organs. The lymph vessels are similar to blood vessels and carry lymph through the body to lymph nodes and back to veins.
Injury, infections, obesity, cancer and other issues can cause the lymphatic system to fail and become stagnant. When the lymphatic system isn't working properly, fluids can build up in tissues and cause swelling, a condition called lymphedema. This swelling can make tissues feel puffy and uncomfortable. If the swelling only lasts a short time, it's called edema, but if it lasts more than three months, it's called lymphedema.
This blend was created to support the entire lymphatic system especially after injurys, wounds, illness or sickly horses that haven't been properly taken care of.
I created this blend after our horse Chase sustained an odd wound that after the antibiotics that were prescribed, was not toally healing while his wound was still draining. In just a few days, the residual hardness and size around the wound was down by half. Please note that all horses are different and will heal at different lengths of time, also depedning on how sever the injury is.
Please also note, if your horse is still on meds, this blend may not be used. Contact us for information.
These blends are best use with a forage base pellet or a soy free, non-gmo grain. This blends can be combines with other blends, but sometimes a custom blend is more ideal as to not have redundancy. Contact us or book a consultation for more details.
Feeding doses are based on the average 1000lb horse. Please remember that dosages can vary depending on issues. Contact us with any concerns.
This blend shouldn't need to be used for more than 30 days, however depending on the issue at hand, it can be used longer with a break in between. This blend can also be beneficial to use for 30 days once a year.
*Please note for general overall wellbeing, out Equine Essentials, Senior Essentials and K9 Essentials have herbs that do support the lymphatic system. The Essential blends are more for preventative and maintenance.
Equine Lymphatic Support
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Calendula: known to have anti-inflammatory and detoxing and antioxidant components, which might help to fight cancer, protect against heart disease, ease muscle fatigue, prevents muscle spasms, and reduces fever. Calendula is also a powerful herb for moving the lymphatic fluid and cleanses the lymphatic system as a whole. It is especially helpful for clearing out the mucky remnants of old infections, generalized congestion, and accumulated metabolic waste. It is specific for swollen glands. NUTRITIONAL: lutein and beta-carotene, which the body absorbs and converts into vitamin A. (12) It also has fatty acids, with the two dominant fatty acids being calendic and linoleic acids. Additionally, the flower heads are rich in oxygenated oils like monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.
Cleavers: this herbs primary function is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body. Cleavers enhances the function of the lymphatic system and improves its ability to flush out toxins, decrease congestion and reduce swelling. Aids in chronic toxicity-related inflammatory conditions. NUTRITIONAL: rich in vitamins and minerals, and contains flavonoids, coumarins and various alkaloids. chlorophyll, calcium, potassium, and chloride. Vitamins A, C, K and E
Yellowdock: boosts ailing and stressed immune systems where lymphatic inflammation and liver deficiency are present. Yellowdock helps to stimulate the action of the lymphatic system throughout the body, increasing the rate at which harmful pollutants are flushed out. NUTRITIONAL: high source of vitamin C, which is why it has the ability to be such a powerful healing herb.
Barberry: when combined with certain herbs helps flush out the lymphatic system, stimulates some immune system cells to function better. NUTRITIONAL: berberine and vitamin C, barberry also contains contains the B vitamin thiamine; the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin; as well as chromium, cobalt and zinc *This herb is best used short term. In this blend, it is used for 14 days. Details will be on bag.
Dandelion Root: the root and leaf are indicated for the digestive system, liver and lymph. Traditionally and still in practice, dandelion root and leaf are a go to for as a spring tonic and blood purifier. The diuretic and detoxing nature of dandelion helps to regulate hormones facilitating removal of toxins through sweat, bile and urine. NUTRITIONAL: high in vitamins A, C, E, and K, small amounts of B’s, calcium, potassium, iron, folate, and magnesium. The dandelion leaf has all the same benefits but is milder.
Astragalus: this root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for centuries to cleanse and heal the lymphatic system. It's considered an adaptogen, which is a natural substance that may help the body resist physical and environmental factors. Astragalus has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and some say it can help with congestion and swelling. This herb is also very beneficial to the immune system. NUTRITIONAL: polysaccharides, saponins, flavonoids, isoflavonoids, sterols, amino acids (including gamma-aminobutyric acid), volatile oils, and other mineral elements (eg, zinc, iron, copper, manganese, vanadium
Licorice Root: with over 300 chemical compounds and flavonoids, licorice root is a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. Anti-parasitic & antioxidant. Due to its detoxing nature, this a great herb to flush the body of toxins and old waste and has been found to stimulate the activation of lymphocytes, mainly T cells, NUTRITIONAL: vitamins A, C & E.
Echinacea: known for its immune boosting properties, this herb also promotes the flow of lymph to address swollen lymphatic glands and even stimulates saliva. Energetically, Echinacea is cooling in nature and is used for signs of heat, most notably infections, inflammation and pain. NUTRITIONAL: antioxidants, vitamin C, beta-carotene, flavonoids, selenium, and zinc. *Echinancea is to be used only for 14 days. It is important that a break is taken inbetween using it again, as it can reverse its healing properties of supporting the immune system. Details will be on bag.
These blends created are safe and effective. However, contact us or your vet with any concerns. As with any horse, monitor with feedings. Every horse reacts differently. Though rare, allergic responses can happen.
Rule of thumb; if something doesn't seem right, stop.
DISCLAIMER: This statement has not been evaluted by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.