Colic is the number one killer of horses. Even milder cases of colic are often severely debilitating. If the horse's digestive tract stays healthy on a regular basis, the chances of colic are reduced. This formula can be used to treat both acute and chronic digestive disorders. It should also be used following any episodes of colic to return the digestive system's function to normal.
Optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients enhances the health of all horses. Chinese Herbal Easy Digestion is a tonic formula that can be given regularly over a long period of the horse's life to strengthen digestion, and thus enhance health.
This formula promotes efficient digestion by clearing accumulated phlegm and dampness, clearing food stasis, and tonifying stomach and spleen qi. In so doing, it should help prevent colic and maximizes absorption of nutrients and energy.
This formula can be combined with probiotics to enhance beneficial intestinal bacteria.
WESTERN INDICATIONS
Health, well-being and longevity tonic; promotes proper digestion.
TCM APPLICATIONS
CAUTION
None.
DOSAGE
1/2 to 2/3 scoop, q. 12 hours (9-11 g, q. 12 hours). Fed by top-dressing on feed. The herbs can be mixed with applesauce or other foods to enhance palatability and consumption.
COURSE
As needed. When used as a tonic for improved health, EASY DIGESTION can be given daily over long periods of time. EASY DIGESTION can also be used for short-term digestive disturbances until the problem has resolved.
CHINESE PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT
Dispels dampness, strengthens the spleen qi, moves the stomach qi downward.
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The Veterinarian's Desk Reference of Natural Medicines provides information for treating more than 100 animal conditions
with nutriceuticals and other natural products. 
Ten
years in the making.... The
Pain-free Back and Saddle-Fit book is the most comprehensive
book on saddle fitting.
The Veterinary Research Council, a non-profit organization,
was formed to oversee and fund research studies on holistic
veterinary medicine. For more information visit their website at