Why We Believe in Ayurvedic Herbs - Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science 

Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient Indian system of medicine which began over 3,000 years ago and is still widely used today, particularly alongside our Western conventional medicinal practices. 

Ayurveda, meaning 'the science of life', is an ancient healing system focusing on bringing balance and harmony back to the body using a combination of herbs. It encompasses not just the treatment of a disease but also in preventing disease, which is achieved by balancing lifestyle, emotion and diet together, supporting the body system as a whole. According to ancient traditions, the soundness of body (sharira), mind (manas), and self or soul (atman) should be nurtured, then the individual, human or animal, is able to enjoy health.

According to Ayurveda, diseases primarily occur due to an imbalance of tridoshas (three dosha theory: Vata, Pitta, Kapha) thereby inducing inflammation in the body. Doshas (fault or defect) are classified as body and mind. 

Using this holistic approach we can help to increase energy, promote wellbeing, decrease stress and prevent and cure disease. 

Herbal combinations are used as an alternative as they are 100% natural, containing no artificial or chemical substances. They very rarely have side effects, help hugely to eliminate toxins. Many herbs are loaded with powerful antioxidants which are extremely useful in strengthening the immune system and aiding performance in the horse.

At Global Herbs we believe in using traditional Ayurvedic herbs in our current day practice, to treat horses naturally through nutritional support.  Our goal is to provide targeted solutions to aid natural balance, using our Ayurvedic roots to combine knowledge of ancient wisdom with modern day veterinary science.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ayurvedic herbs for horses?

Ayurvedic herbs are botanical ingredients traditionally used within Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of health and wellbeing. At Global Herbs, we use selected Ayurvedic herbs as part of nutritional support for horses, combining traditional knowledge with modern veterinary science.

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of health and wellbeing that dates back thousands of years. The word Ayurveda is often translated as “the science of life” and traditionally focuses on supporting balance and harmony through diet, lifestyle and herbs.

Why does Global Herbs use Ayurvedic herbs?

At Global Herbs, we believe traditional herbal knowledge has an important place alongside modern nutritional and veterinary understanding. Our aim is to combine knowledge developed through centuries of Ayurvedic practice with modern-day veterinary science to create targeted nutritional support for horses.

What is the difference between Ayurvedic herbs and conventional supplements?

Ayurvedic herbal supplements are based on botanical ingredients and traditional herbal practices, while conventional supplements can contain a much wider range of nutritional ingredients. Global Herbs combines traditional herbal knowledge with modern nutritional and veterinary understanding when developing its products.

What Ayurvedic herbs are used in horse supplements?

A wide range of herbs are traditionally used within Ayurveda. Depending on the intended nutritional purpose, Global Herbs products may include ingredients such as Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, Turmeric, Indian Barberry, Arjuna and other Ayurvedic botanicals. The ingredients used vary between individual products.

Why combine traditional herbal knowledge with modern science?

Traditional herbal practices provide a long history of knowledge about botanical ingredients, while modern science and veterinary expertise help us understand ingredients, nutrition and equine health from a contemporary perspective. Global Herbs' approach is to bring these two areas of knowledge together when developing nutritional support for horses.

Are Ayurvedic horse supplements natural?

Ayurvedic herbal supplements are based on botanical ingredients. Global Herbs is committed to using natural botanical ingredients across its equine range, with products carefully sourced and developed to provide nutritional support for horses.

 

Blog by Jo Holt MRCVS