Valerian has a sedative effect on horses, however it is especially favoured by those managing performance horses due to its ability to calm nervous horses without hindering its ability to perform. It has also been widely used to aid in recuperation in horses suffering from nervous fatigue. Valerian may be banned in sport horses in the United States due to its ability to effect performance horses. Vervain is commonly used to help keep horses calm during recuperation. Clivers is slightly diuretic and is commonly used to treat horses with swollen legs and joints.
Comfrey contains allantonin, which stimulates cell production.
It has been used for decades to heal bones, cartilage and connective tissue. Comfrey is also an anti-inflammatory and is used as a treatment for arthritis. Devils Claw is often used as an aid in the healing of degenerative bone disease and developmental orthopedic disease. Nettle is a mildly strong stimulant of the circulatory system and is therefore recommended for laminitis or arthritis. Kelp or seaweed is a rice source of trace minerals that aid in cartilage and connective tissue formation.