Milk thistle for horses – Liver support & natural drainage
Milk thistle for horses – Liver support & natural drainage
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🌿 A pure plant especially valued for the liver
Milk Thistle is a plant traditionally used to support liver function. Its seeds are naturally rich in silymarin, a group of plant compounds of which silybin is the main constituent.
This pure plant provides a simple solution for incorporating a targeted course of treatment into your horse's diet, particularly during recovery periods, seasonal changes, or when specific support for liver function is needed.
The benefits of Milk Thistle
- 🌿 Pure dehydrated plant
- 🫀 Specifically aimed at supporting liver function
- 🌱 Naturally rich in silymarin
- ✨ Also provides antioxidant compounds naturally present in the plant
- 💧 Easily integrated into a detox/drainage course
- 🐴 Suitable for adult horses
- 🚫 No additives
Why choose Milk Thistle for your horse?
The liver plays an essential role in many of the body's functions. Milk Thistle is particularly interesting when you are looking for a single plant rather than a blend of several botanicals.
It can be considered in particular:
- after a period of convalescence, as part of a suitable diet;
- during a seasonal course of treatment;
- as part of a strategy to support liver function;
- as a supplement to a balanced diet when you wish to incorporate a plant recognized for its high silymarin content.
ESC notably indicates that Milk Thistle seeds contain silymarin, flavonoids, phenolic derivatives, tocopherols, sterols, and mucilage.
🌱 A plant particularly rich in silymarin
Milk Thistle corresponds to Silybum marianum, a plant in the Asteraceae family.
Its seeds are concentrated in silymarin, of which silybin is the main compound. This particularity explains the traditional interest in Milk Thistle for formulas and treatments intended to support the liver.
Composition
100% Milk Thistle seeds – Silybum marianum
Pure dehydrated plant, in the form of whole seeds or powder depending on the batch.
No additives.
Analytical constituents
- Crude protein: 16.90%
- Crude fat: 17.80%
- Crude fiber: 32.90%
- Crude ash: 4.90%
- Moisture content: 6.23%
The product is presented as a raw material intended for horse feed.
Directions for use
For an adult horse of approximately 550 kg:
30 g per day for 3 weeks, mixed directly into the feed.
If possible, divide the daily amount into 2 feeds.
The course can be repeated if necessary. For prolonged use, it is recommended to seek advice from a veterinarian.
⚖️ Adapt the amount to the horse's weight
The indicated dose corresponds to a 550 kg horse.
As a guide:
| Horse's weight | Daily dose |
|---|---|
| 300 kg | ≈ 16 g |
| 400 kg | ≈ 22 g |
| 500 kg | ≈ 27 g |
| 550 kg | 30 g |
| 600 kg | ≈ 33 g |
| 700 kg | ≈ 38 g |
Precautions
- Product intended for equines.
- For pregnant or nursing mares: use only upon veterinary advice.
- Close tightly after use.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of health problems, convalescence, or ongoing treatment, seek advice from your veterinarian before use.
🏇 Competition horses
The product may contain natural contaminants that could lead to a positive result in an anti-doping test.
As a precaution, ESC recommends stopping administration before an official event and seeking advice from a veterinarian regarding the withdrawal period. ESC typically suggests 72 hours.
🇫🇷 ESC Laboratoire Quality
Milk Thistle is offered as a pure dehydrated plant, with no additives.
Packaging is carried out in France by ESC Laboratoire. Each batch of pure plant is tested by an independent laboratory, in particular to verify its quality and bacteriological compliance.
📦 Product information
- Product: Milk Thistle
- Botanical name: Silybum marianum
- Part used: seed
- Type: pure dehydrated plant
- Presentation: 1 kg bucket
- Reference: ESCHMA1
- EAN: 3760268170835
- Manufacturer / packager: ESC Laboratoire
Why choose Milk Thistle on Vorkan?
Milk Thistle is particularly suitable for owners who are looking for a single plant targeted at liver support, rather than a blend of several plants.
It differs from Artichoke, which is more beneficial for an approach combining digestive, hepatobiliary, and drainage functions.
For a more global approach combining several draining plants, a blend like Detoxmix will be more suitable. ESC also offers Elitoxine, a liquid plant-based formula for a different approach.