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21/11/2025

🌿 Herbal Wisdom: Aloe Vera 🌿

A plant that has been used for centuries across traditional systems like Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy, and for good reason. This resilient, drought-tolerant succulent contains over 200 bioactive compounds in its inner leaf gel.

Traditionally used for:
Aloe Vera has been traditionally applied to support skin healing, reduce irritation, and soothe minor wounds, burns, or bites. It’s also known for its cooling, anti-inflammatory action and has been used internally to support detoxification and overall vitality.

💡 Powdered Aloe can be incorporated into herbal blends or topical preparations as part of a broader wellness approach.

🌱 A symbol of resilience - soothing, cooling, and deeply restorative.

20/11/2025

Ask any horse owner, and they’ll tell you, the real magic isn’t in the arena.
It’s in the soft eyes that meet yours at the gate.
The quiet exhale as they lean into your presence.
The unspoken trust that builds, day by day, hoofstep by hoofstep 🐴💛

19/11/2025

🌿 What is the microbiome — and why does it matter for your horse?

Your horse’s microbiome is a living ecosystem made up of billions of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and more) that live mostly in the gut. These microbes play a huge role in:

✨ Breaking down tough plant fibres
✨ Producing nutrients and energy
✨ Supporting the immune system

When the microbiome is balanced, your horse thrives. But when it’s disrupted, through diet changes, stress, or medications, it can lead to issues like colic, behavioural changes, diarrhoea, weight loss, or a dull coat.

To keep the gut healthy and balanced:
✅ Feed little and often
✅ Offer plenty of fibre
✅ Avoid sudden feed changes
✅ Limit antibiotic use when possible
✅ Support with prebiotics and probiotics

At McDowells, we traditionally support gut health with blends such as:

🌿 Equigesta-Pre – combines herbal powders, brewer’s yeast, and bentonite clay to promote beneficial gut flora.

🍃 FHP – a unique fermented herbal tonic containing live microbial flora and botanicals that support balance within the microbiota.

A healthy gut = a healthy horse 🐴💚

18/11/2025

“What a relief my boy has had.” – Chantelle 💚

After struggling with allergy-related headshaking, Chantelle found support in Aller-GG, a herbal formulation developed especially for horses with sensitivities to cortisone and its side effects.

🌿 Aller-GG is made with herbs traditionally used to:
✅ Nourish and calm the immune system
✅ Reduce itchiness and oversensitivity
✅ Soothe dry or red skin

It contains herbs extracted from Apple Cider Vinegar as well as Euphorbia and Chamomile, both supported by recent studies for their anti-anaphylaxis properties.

Looking for a natural alternative to help support your horse during allergy season?

💬 Book a FREE consultation with our team of practitioners.

17/11/2025

🌿 Herbs and nutrients for healthy hair!

Strong, shiny hair starts from within, and nature offers plenty of support.
Here are some herbs and nutrients traditionally used and scientifically studied to promote healthy hair growth and scalp vitality:

💚 Rosemary – Traditionally used to stimulate circulation to the scalp. Studies show rosemary oil can support hair growth and help reduce hair thinning.

🍃 Nettle (Stinging Nettle) – Rich in vitamins A, C & K, iron, and silica, key nutrients that nourish hair follicles and promote growth.

🌱 Horsetail – High in silica and antioxidants to strengthen hair, improve texture, and reduce breakage.

💫 Collagen – Provides amino acids like glycine and proline that help strengthen hair follicles, improve elasticity, and support a healthy scalp.

And don’t forget the role of a balanced diet. Foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, avocado, berries, and nuts deliver essential vitamins, proteins, and omega-3s that feed your hair from the inside out.

🌿 A holistic approach to hair health starts with nourishment from herbs, nutrition, and gentle daily care.

Need some advice? Reach out for a free consultation: https://shop.mcdowellsherbal.com/consultation-form

15/11/2025

When Tracey’s mare Hottie was diagnosed with Cushing’s (PPID), she reached out for natural support. Within just two weeks on her McDowells program, Hottie’s coat had shed its fluff and she was starting to gain weight again. Ten weeks later, she was looking and acting like her old self - bright, energetic, and full of life 🐎

Tracey’s blue heeler, Jimmy, also had a remarkable turnaround. After breaking his pelvis 18 months earlier, he’d started limping again. “The vet tried Panadol for two weeks with no change,” Tracey said. “That’s when I turned to McDowells, and a couple of weeks later, he was walking and running on his leg again.”

Two animals, one happy owner, supported naturally with McDowells 🌿

13/11/2025

🌿 Herbal Wisdom: Hawthorn 🌿
Botanical name: Crataegus spp.

With its clusters of red berries and long history in Western herbal medicine, Hawthorn has earned its reputation as a powerful heart-supporting herb.

Traditionally used for:
Hawthorn has been traditionally used to support cardiovascular health, strengthen the heart muscle, and help maintain healthy circulation. Rich in flavonoids and oligomeric procyanidins, it’s considered a tonic herb, gently working over time to nourish and protect the heart 🌱

12/11/2025

They don’t ask for much, a kind word, a warm spot to curl up, a walk with you by their side.

But what they give in return? Loyalty without question. Love without limits.
That’s why they’re more than pets - they’re family 🐾💛

11/11/2025

🐾 🦴 Why raw bones are worth the chew!

Feeding your dog raw bones isn’t just a treat. Studies show that chewing raw bones helps reduce dental tartar, supports gum health, and provides natural calcium and phosphorus for bones and joints. This goes for large and small breeds.

Chewing also satisfies natural instincts, eases boredom, and supports mental wellbeing.

Frequency & size: Feed bones that match your dog’s size and chewing style. For example: 1–2 times per week for many dogs may be sufficient. Always raw, never cooked.

🌿 A simple, natural way to help keep teeth clean, jaws strong, and tails wagging!

10/11/2025

🐾 Elsie the greyhound is back to her prancing best! 💚

“Thank you for helping me feel like a youngster again. I had a shoulder injury from racing 8 years ago that became painful this year from the cold. But since Mum put me on Prancing Pooch 6 weeks ago, I can’t stop running around like a young pup - pain free!” 🐶 – Elsie the greyhound

Elsie’s story is one of many from happy dog owners who’ve seen their companions regain comfort and vitality with Prancing Pooch 🌿

Formulated with herbs traditionally used to support:
✨ Joint comfort and mobility
✨ Healthy circulation
✨ Muscular and skeletal resilience

Perfect for dogs feeling the effects of age, past injuries, or colder weather.

💚 Backed by nature, loved by dogs.

08/11/2025

🐾 Did you know?
In recent years, veterinary research has begun to explore how certain well-selected herbs can support joint health, mobility and inflammatory balance in dogs, offering a complementary approach alongside conventional care.

In an in-vitro study using canine chondrocytes (the cells that form cartilage), botanical extracts from herbs like white willow bark (Salix alba) and rosehip (Rosa canina) reduced markers of inflammation (e.g., NF-κB activation) and supported cartilage gene expression.

What that means for your dog:
When dogs experience joint stiffness, reduced mobility or signs of discomfort, supporting their system with herbs that have known anti-inflammatory and cartilage-supporting properties may play a valuable role. Importantly, this kind of support works best when used as part of a holistic plan, including diet, movement, weight management and regular veterinary review.

🌿 At McDowells Herbal, we offer products thoughtfully formulated with herbs that align with current scientific knowledge (such as willow bark, turmeric, boswellia and more) to complement your dog’s joint and structural support program.

👉 If you’re exploring how herb-based support might fit into your dog’s care, book a free consultation with our herbalists today and let us help you tailor a safe, sensible plan. https://shop.mcdowellsherbal.com/consultation-form

07/11/2025

🌿 Real results, real movement!

From ageing horses to active competitors, owners are seeing remarkable improvements with Equiflex.

⭐ “I’ve put all three of my horses on this product - they all love the taste! My 17-year-old mare and my 10-year-old stock horse with an old tendon injury are moving a lot better.” – Jayde

⭐ “My 29-year-old mare has more freedom and consistency in her gait after just 2½ weeks” – Helen

⭐ “My OTTB went from slowly walking around to acting like a 2-year-old. Brilliant product!” – Nadia

Formulated with herbs traditionally used to support joint comfort, flexibility, and recovery, Equiflex combines:

🌿 Devil’s Claw, White Willow Bark & Boswellia – for mobility and comfort
🌿 Turmeric & Black Pepper – for antioxidant and circulatory support
🌿 Vitamins & minerals – to nourish tendons, cartilage, and connective tissue

Perfect for horses in training, recovery, or their golden years 🐴

👉 Learn more about Equiflex https://shop.mcdowellsherbal.com/equiflex.html

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If you have been a regular visitor to this page and also use our service, you will know that over the last 30 years McDowell's Herbal have been here helping you , your horses and pets have better health using only 100% Pure and Natural Herbs . Our formulas have been developed professionally over the last 30 years within our practice . Clinical outcomes and client feed back have been important in the design of all programs and formulations.

This has meant that our formulas are 100% results driven , 100% natural and 100% safe with zero side effects.

We are proud of our FREE consultation service which we have been providing as a genuine service to the many thousands of clients we have around the world.

As we grow we will continue to offer our free genuine health service to you. It is my personal intent to see healing on all levels, minimize chemical medicine which is known to have serious side effects and improve the life and comfort of all our clients- 2 legged and 4 legged!