Artichoke for horses – Drainage, digestion & liver support

🌿 An essential plant for drainage cures

The artichoke is a plant traditionally used to support digestive and hepato-biliary functions. As a pure dehydrated plant, it is easily incorporated into the horse's ration to carry out a seasonal cure or to support a period when the diet is richer.

Particularly beneficial during spring turnout, after the winter season, or when the ration changes, the artichoke also naturally provides fiber and antioxidant compounds.

Benefits of Artichoke

• 🌿 Pure plant: a single botanical, with no unnecessary additives
• 🫧 Supports hepato-biliary functions and liver function
• 💧 Contributes to the natural drainage of the body
• 🌾 Provides a natural source of fiber
• ⚡ Contributes to digestive comfort and transit
• 🍃 Ideal for seasonal cures
• 🐴 Suitable for both pleasure and sport horses

When to use Artichoke for your horse?

Artichoke can be particularly useful:

• during a spring cure and turnout;
• when changing rations;
• when the diet is temporarily richer;
• as part of a herbal cure intended to support digestive and hepatic functions;
• as a supplement to a balanced diet during periods when the horse needs general support.

A plant particularly beneficial for the liver

Artichoke leaves contain phenolic acids, flavonoids, and bitter compounds, as well as various organic acids. It is traditionally valued for its association with hepato-biliary and digestive functions.

Artichoke can also be combined with other plants depending on the desired goal. ESC recommends dandelion or nettle to complement a drainage-oriented approach, and milk thistle for a formula more focused on the liver.

Composition

100% Artichoke – Cynara scolymus

Pure dehydrated plant, no additives.

Analytical constituents:

• Crude fiber: 24.50%
• Crude protein: 13.93%
• Moisture: 9.31%
• Crude ash: 5.00%
• Crude fat: 1.00%

Usage tips

For an adult horse of approximately 550 kg:

20 g per day for 3 weeks, to be mixed directly into the ration.

If possible, divide the daily amount into 2 servings.

The cure can be repeated if necessary. For a horse of a different weight, adjust the amount in proportion to the animal's weight. ESC recommends seeking advice from a veterinarian before any prolonged use.

Precautions

• Product intended for equines.
• For pregnant or lactating mares: use only upon veterinary advice.
• Close tightly after use.
• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• As this product is intended for equine feed, it does not replace a balanced diet or veterinary follow-up.

🏇 Competition horses

As with many plants, natural contaminants can potentially lead to a positive result in a doping test. As a precaution, it is recommended to stop distribution before an official competition and ask your veterinarian about the required withdrawal period. ESC usually suggests 72 hours.

ESC Laboratoire Quality

Artichoke is a non-treated plant guaranteed GMO-free. Each batch is tested by an independent laboratory, particularly for bacteriological quality. The product is then packaged in France under conditions designed to preserve the qualities of the raw material.

📦 Product information

• Product: Artichoke – pure plant
• Species: Cynara scolymus
• Type: Dehydrated plant
• Presentation: 1 kg bucket
• Appearance: leaves or pellets depending on the batch
• Reference: ESARTI1
• EAN: 3760268170750
• Manufacturer: ESC Laboratoire

Why choose Artichoke on Vorkan?

Artichoke is a simple solution for owners who wish to incorporate a single plant into their horse's ration, rather than a supplement made of several botanicals.

It is a particularly relevant choice for a seasonal drainage cure, while naturally providing fiber and supporting digestive comfort.

For a broader action with several drainage plants, prefer a mixture such as Detoxmix.