What is Boswellia for Horses?
Boswellia is a powerful equine supplement providing support for joints, ligaments, tendons and cartilage.
Forageplus Boswellia for horses is derived from the Boswellia Carterii tree, native to the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
This equine Boswellia supplement will help to maintain and support comfort in older horses and ponies and also performance horses in competition.
Forageplus Boswellia is derived from the powdered resin form taken from the Boswellia Carterii tree (Frankincense) and is said to be one of the longest-used traditional medicines dating back 8000 years. This is in part due to it being rich in boswellic acids (terpenes).
Our Boswellia for horses is rich in beta-boswellic acid, a group of triterpenoids which are active ingredients believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties.
Boswellia resin is an anti-inflammatory agent that supports the health of cartilage producing cells, maintains the natural production of cartilage components, and blocks the activity of enzymes that degrade cartilage.
The Benefits of Boswellia for Horses
Recent research suggests that Boswellia supplementation has many benefits for horses and ponies.
- Maintains equine joint health, movement and mobility
- Targets inflammation
- Supports liver, digestive, and lung respiratory health
It is often used to soothe joints, aid the digestive system and support of the respiratory system.
Considered safe for long term use, with no reported side effects. Often used in conjunction with Devils claw root powder.
Precautions for feeding Boswellia to Horses
Boswellia is considered safe and effective for long term use, however, boswellia It is not recommended for horses and ponies during pregnancy.
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