Things You'll Need
- Chamomile flowers
- Slippery elm bark powder
- Aloe vera juice
- Marshmallow (optional)
- Licorice root
- Alcohol
Instructions
Chamomile Tea
Prevent ulcers before a horse develops them by giving it chamomile on a daily basis. Boil a third of a cup of chamomile flowers to make a tea.
Allow the tea to cool, and mix it with powdered Slippery Elm bark. This mixture helps to soothe the stomach and protect its lining.
Pour the mixture over the horse's morning meal. Repeat the process in the evening.
Aloe Vera Juice
Mix 2 ounces of aloe vera juice with a teaspoon or two of slippery elm bark or marshmallow.
Add the mixture to the horse's feed two to three times a day.
Use a syringe to dose the horse with the mixture straight, if you prefer. This herbal blend soothes and protects the gastric system while helping to regulate intestinal bacteria.
Licorice Root
Make a tincture of licorice root by steeping the dried herb in alcohol for a few days, then straining the mixture with a cheesecloth and bottling the liquid extract. Pour in enough alcohol to cover the herb when mixing, adding an inch or two.
Give the horse 10 to 15 milliliters of the tincture of licorice root twice a day.
Repeat this treatment for as long as 10 days. Licorice root is an anti-inflammatory, and thanks to its flavanoid content, it is also an excellent ulcer treatment.