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SLIPPERY ELM POWDER:
- rich in mucilage*
- soothing to the digestive system
- mucus membrane health
- nutritive
Slippery Elm Powder is easy to digest and can be given internally to horses or dogs, and can be used externally as part of a poultice or compress.
*Slippery Elm contains a substance called mucilage, which is a polysaccharide that becomes a gel when mixed with water. The mucilage comes from the inner bark of the tree and is a bit slippery and slimy, hence the name “Slippery Elm”. Slippery Elm Powder makes an excellent poultice, because of its 'drawing' properties and can be used topically as a safe and effective natural compress or poultice for animals. Just add warm water to turn it into a slimy soothing paste.
As an alternative, for added digestive support consider our Equine GastriX or Canine Digest Support
| Brand | Hilton Herbs |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Powder |
| Applicator/ Dispenser | No Measure included |
| My Horse Is... | Acid Prone, Girthy |
| Ingredients Label | Slippery Elm Powder (powdered inner bark of the Red Elm tree : Ulmus fulva) |
| Key Ingredients | Slippery Elm |
| Ingredient Source | Herbal, No Animal By-Products |
| Instructions for use | Guidelines* Horses: 10 to 20 grams daily (one 15ml scoop = approx 5.2 grams) Dogs: Small: ½ to 1 teaspoon : Medium: 1 to 1½ teaspoons : Large: 1 to 2 teaspoons Add to feed on a daily basis, if possible splitting the required amount between two feeds Allow up to one month for benefits to be seen It is worth starting with a lower amount for this effective, gentle herb *please note: we do not include feeding instructions on the packaging or include a scoop in the bag or tub. This is due to the consistency of straight herbs eg roots are more dense than leaves or flowers, and they can be given to a variety of species. For further research on using straight herbs for animals there are some good books available including Hilary Self's "A Modern Horse Herbal". |
| Maintenance Feeding Rate (average size animal) | Horses = 10-20g per day, Dogs = 1-1½ teaspoons per day |
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