Horses and Essential Oils
The sense of smell is the only one of the five senses directly linked to the limbic lobe of the brain, the emotional control center. Anxiety, depression, fear, anger, and joy all emanate from this region.
The scent of a special fragrance can evoke memories and emotions before we are even consciously aware of it. When smells are concerned, we react first and think later.
Through their fragrance and unique structure they can directly stimulate the limbic lobe and the hypothalamus. The limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control blood pressure, breathing, heart rate, memory, and levels of stress. Therefore topical application or inhalation of essential oils can be used to reduce stress, heal emotional trauma, and it can also stimulate the production of hormones from the hypothalamus.
Essential oils have a unique ability to penetrate cell mem-branes and diffuse throughout the blood and tissues. When topically applied, or inhaled, the effect can be experienced very quickly.
These oils can been used to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses among others. They balance mood, lift spirits, and scatter negative emotions in both animals and humans. They can aid in the reconstruction of tissue and stimulate nerves. Essential oils are distilled from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. They are not greasy and will not stain.
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Bo's Hoof Ointment
This rich hoof ointment helps with soft and brittle hooves to dry and cracking hooves. Because it is so nutritious, we recom-
mend using it only 2 to 3 times per week for maintenance and minor hoof conditions.
Pete's Equine Remedy
An all purpose, all-natural, medicinal skin care product which promotes hair growth and helps heal a variety of skin problems such as: dermatitis, sweet itch, rain rot, small abrasions, stitches, sarcoids, fungus over rubbed manes and tails, cools down itchy skin etc.
Essential Oil Products from FrogWorks
Healing Gel
This product aids and speeds the healing process for both superficial and deep, tough-to-heal wounds. It prevents or significantly reduces scarring and is also effective on sunburn and rashes.
The essential oil products listed on this page can be bought directly from FrogWorks' online store
Please remember that acupressure never a replacement for veterinary care
