Single Oils
Lavender: has been treasured for centuries for it's calming influence and it's skin-soothing qualities. Lavender is for tissue-regenerating, desensitizing, calming and relaxing. It is also antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic, antispasmodic, and antihistamine, and a blood adaptogen--meaning it stops bleeding from cuts and also acts as an anticoagulant. Lavender promotes stress relief and can help in the foaling process. We have found that horses are often very attracted to lavender.
Frankincense: dates back thousands of years and is prized for its therapeutic properties,. Frankincense has been know to relieve allergies and to help with insect bites, inflammation, nervous condition, pneumonia, and respiratory problems. It has been found to reduce scarring and bruising, lessens pain, and aids in controlling infections, Dr. H.K.Lin from the University of Oklahoma has researched frankincense and found that it kills cancer cells without harming normal cells.. A race horse had a huge tumor and from using frankincense on it, the tumor shrunk. It also aids in the healing of both mare and foal after foaling.
Lemon: Lemon is effective disinfectant. It is antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral. Lemon helps with respiratory conditions, and infections. It helps purify water and is especially good in water buckets when traveling, providing the horse enjoys the taste of lemon. Lemon has shown to be a deterrent fro strangles when diffused in the barn, Avoid direct sunlight up to 12 hours after putting lemon on the skin.
Peppermint: is great for the digestion. along with Di-Gize, it has shown effectiveness to expel gas buildup, calm the digestive tract, and relieve colic. Peppermint cools an overheated horse and also reduces fever when diluted and sprayed on the shoulders and front of the legs. Peppermint soothes asthma and bronchitis problems. It is often the last oil to be administered with a series of oils because it drives the other oils in and reduce the inflammation.
Blends
Thieves: is great for inflammation, infection, bacteria, and proud flesh (a condition where new tissue continues to rebuild itself., causing excessive granulation) and to promote tissue regeneration. It has been used for abscesses, hoof rot, thrush, skin fungus, infections, ringworm, and laminitis. Research shows that Thieves kills 99.96% of microbes in as little as 12 minutes. Thieves when added to a poultice for scratches, rain rot, and thrush, helps.
Peace & Calming: Has been known to help with stress, fear, anxiety, and tension in horses. You can drop 5-6 drops in your hands and rub them together and rub it on their chest, mane, or neck. ( Even let them smell your hands or just smelling you to helps calm them. I rub them on the face above the nose and around the ears.
Purification is used to neutralize the itching and swelling of bug bites. It also repels ticks and mites. It is more effective than using iodine or hydrogen peroxide with washing and cleansing wounds. Even a running nose.
PanAway is a pain killer if the pain originates from a broken bone rather than an open would; make sure there is no visible, open, raw tissue when applied. Just apply around the wound,. It is used to ease arthritis and laminitis pain, reduce inflammation, to aid the healing of bruised muscles, and to lessen bone, nerve, and joint pain. Note; Do not apply PanAway to open wounds because it will sting and traumatize the animal. Instead, use helichrysum and Idaho Balsam Fir to reduce the bleeding and pain.
Valor: It has been known to build courage and confidence and bring calmness and relaxation. Valor has also been called, "a "Chiropractor in a bottle" because it ahs been shown to help the body hold a chiropractic adjustment longer. Valor is one of the oils in the Raindrop Technique that help promote balance. Valor has been used on very timid race horses before a race.
Joy: is a beautiful blend that produces, a magnetic energy that brings joy to the heart, mind, and souls. Helps to overcome deep-seated grief and depression. The rose essential oil that is in the blend has the highest frequency among essential oils. It creates a sense of balance and harmony, well-being and elevates the mind. You can see how soothing this would be for a horse.
Other Oils to Add to your First-Aid Kit :
Copaiba for bruising and soreness on small animals and reduces the inflammation and when using on top of other oils it will increase the action of that oil 4 times stronger.
Idaho Tansy: is one of the most versatile oils for animals. It is purifying, cleansing, tissue-regenerating, anti-inflammatory, anesthetic, and is used for bruised bones, cuts, wounds, and colic. It also repels flies.
Myrrh: for infection inflammation and to promote tissue regeneration
Ocotea: for bruising and soreness on large animals.
Mountain savory: for reducing inflammation.
Chamomile Roman for tissue regeneration and desensitizing wounds.
Valerian can be used internally and externally for controlling pain.
Vetiver can be used internally and externally for controlling pain.
Exodus II for infection and inflammation and to promote tissue regeneration, Do not put inside wounds can sting.
Ortho Sport Massage Oil: acts as a pain reliever and is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, antiviral.
AnimalScents Ointment to seal and disinfect open wounds.. May add oils.
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