Among large trees, the Horse Chestnut displays some of the most magnificent autumn colours, the bright creamy yellow autumn leaves adorning the tree for several weeks. What does the leaf of a horse chestnut look like? Its leaves have 5–7 Read more…
Horse chestnut extract has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and may help relieve pain and inflammation caused by chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It may also benefit other health conditions like hemorrhoids and male infertility caused by swollen veins. How does horse chestnut Read more…
The Icelandic horse is definitely short and as a hardy breed it gains weight easily. In winter it also sports a thick and fluffy coat that makes it seem even shorter and rounder so travellers might be forgiven for mistaking Read more…
Summary Horse chestnut seed extract is generally safe to take or use topically. Can horse chestnut be used topically? Horse chestnut seed extract can be taken orally or applied topically treat varicose veins. More. Horse chestnut seed extract can be Read more…
Taking 300 mg of standardized horse chestnut seed extract by mouth can reduce some symptoms of poor blood circulation, such as varicose veins, pain, tiredness, swelling in the legs, itching, and water retention. Does horse chestnut increase blood flow? Summary Read more…
Chestnuts and chinkapins are a premier wildlife food – especially sought by deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and wild turkeys. This is a problem for the chestnut grower, but good for those who want to attract or feed wild animals. What animals Read more…
Horse chestnut is classified as an astringent herb. What does horse chestnut do for skin? Horse chestnut’s benefits for the skin do not stop at saponins – the seed extract contains a number of flavonoids (powerful antioxidants) such as quercetin, Read more…
Sycamore poisoning is a toxin derived disease which affects the muscle metabolism in horses producing a disease which can be rapidly fatal. The mortality for sycamore poisoning can be as high as 75-90% and early, intensive veterinary intervention is key Read more…
Many nuts, seeds and berries are not safe to feed to birds. These include conkers (horse chestnut), laburnum, lupin, sweet peas, yew, ivy, holly, privet, nightshade and arum. What nuts can parrots eat? Parrots can eat: Almonds; cashews; macadamias; pecans; Read more…
The best way to quickly dry the feather in heavy horses is to use wood flour on the legs. Wood flour is like a coarse saw dust and quickly absorbs the water in the feather, then drops out. Apply wood Read more…