Herbal profile: English name Stinging nettle Latin name Urticaceae, mostly small stinging nettle (Urtica urens) or large stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Traditional uses Traditionally, stinging nettle is used as a food (leaves in salads or soups, roasted seeds) or dried as a tea (leaves). Nettle tea has a diuretic effect,
Heatwaves and droughts in the summer pose a significant challenge for humans and animals, but also for the plant life. Many have already closed their pastures as nothing has regrown due to the drought. Those who have ample pastures are left with very little forage available.Most grasses and numerous herbaceous
This question is much discussed within the equestrian community. One camp contends that horses’ evolutionary survival implies they avoid detrimental elements. Others argue that certain feeds taste so appealing that horses indulge despite their health implications. So, who is right? Learned! Both perspectives have validity! The majority of domestic horses,
To maintain a horse’s health, it’s important to provide regular care and adopt a forward-thinking approach to minimize long-term veterinary expenses. In this article, we present seven simple tips that can help you promote your horse’s health while also reducing the financial burden of veterinary costs over time. These tips
Time for circus lessons and clicker training More and more riders are turning to circus lessons or clicker training to keep their horses occupied even in bad weather. This activity stimulates the horse’s cognitive abilities, and you can truly observe their mental gears turning when introducing them to a new
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