McDowells Herbal

03/12/2025

🌿 “Onyx is running around like he’s 6 years old again.” 💚

That’s the kind of transformation we love to hear about!

After switching to a mostly raw diet with ROAR Skin Issues, this dog mum noticed:
✅ Improvements in dry skin
✅ Healthier digestion and stools
✅ A big boost in energy levels

This delicious paste is a natural nutritional blend crafted to complement feeding, with herbs traditionally used to support:
✔️ Skin and coat health
✔️ Immune function
✔️ Digestive balance

It’s a simple, wholefood-based way to nourish your dog from the inside out.

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02/12/2025

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02/12/2025

Warmer weather can mean extra scratching, dry coats and seasonal irritation.
Supporting skin from the inside out with good nutrition and traditionally used herbs helps keep your dog comfortable through summer 🐶

If your pooch is prone to seasonal itch and allergies, supplementing their food with ROAR Skin Issues may provide them relief, providing them with nutrients, minerals and omegas essential for a healthy animal.

01/12/2025

Herbal Wisdom: Hawthorn
Hawthorn is one of the most respected herbs in traditional herbalism, valued for its gentle yet nourishing action. For horses, Hawthorn has been traditionally used to support overall vitality, especially in hard-working, ageing or nutritionally challenged horses.

Both the berries and leaves contain a wide range of natural plant compounds, including flavonoids and oligomeric procyanidins. These give Hawthorn its long-standing reputation in herbal traditions for supporting:

✨ Healthy circulation
✨ General stamina and resilience
✨ Daily wellbeing and natural vitality

Hawthorn is considered a “tonic herb” in Western herbalism, meaning it’s often used as part of a long-term, nourishing approach rather than a quick fix. This makes it a beautiful addition to holistic equine care routines focused on balance, strength and whole-body harmony.

When combined thoughtfully with other complementary herbs, Hawthorn becomes part of a supportive nutritional foundation that helps horses feel their best, naturally 🐎

24/11/2025

21/11/2025

🌿 Herbal Wisdom: Aloe Vera 🌿

A plant that has been used for centuries across traditional systems like Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy, and for good reason. This resilient, drought-tolerant succulent contains over 200 bioactive compounds in its inner leaf gel.

Traditionally used for:
Aloe Vera has been traditionally applied to support skin healing, reduce irritation, and soothe minor wounds, burns, or bites. It’s also known for its cooling, anti-inflammatory action and has been used internally to support detoxification and overall vitality.

💡 Powdered Aloe can be incorporated into herbal blends or topical preparations as part of a broader wellness approach.

🌱 A symbol of resilience - soothing, cooling, and deeply restorative.

20/11/2025

Ask any horse owner, and they’ll tell you, the real magic isn’t in the arena.
It’s in the soft eyes that meet yours at the gate.
The quiet exhale as they lean into your presence.
The unspoken trust that builds, day by day, hoofstep by hoofstep 🐴💛

19/11/2025

🌿 What is the microbiome — and why does it matter for your horse?

Your horse’s microbiome is a living ecosystem made up of billions of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and more) that live mostly in the gut. These microbes play a huge role in:

✨ Breaking down tough plant fibres
✨ Producing nutrients and energy
✨ Supporting the immune system

When the microbiome is balanced, your horse thrives. But when it’s disrupted, through diet changes, stress, or medications, it can lead to issues like colic, behavioural changes, diarrhoea, weight loss, or a dull coat.

To keep the gut healthy and balanced:
✅ Feed little and often
✅ Offer plenty of fibre
✅ Avoid sudden feed changes
✅ Limit antibiotic use when possible
✅ Support with prebiotics and probiotics

At McDowells, we traditionally support gut health with blends such as:

🌿 Equigesta-Pre – combines herbal powders, brewer’s yeast, and bentonite clay to promote beneficial gut flora.

🍃 FHP – a unique fermented herbal tonic containing live microbial flora and botanicals that support balance within the microbiota.

A healthy gut = a healthy horse 🐴💚

18/11/2025

“What a relief my boy has had.” – Chantelle 💚

After struggling with allergy-related headshaking, Chantelle found support in Aller-GG, a herbal formulation developed especially for horses with sensitivities to cortisone and its side effects.

🌿 Aller-GG is made with herbs traditionally used to:
✅ Nourish and calm the immune system
✅ Reduce itchiness and oversensitivity
✅ Soothe dry or red skin

It contains herbs extracted from Apple Cider Vinegar as well as Euphorbia and Chamomile, both supported by recent studies for their anti-anaphylaxis properties.

Looking for a natural alternative to help support your horse during allergy season?

💬 Book a FREE consultation with our team of practitioners.

17/11/2025

🌿 Herbs and nutrients for healthy hair!

Strong, shiny hair starts from within, and nature offers plenty of support.
Here are some herbs and nutrients traditionally used and scientifically studied to promote healthy hair growth and scalp vitality:

💚 Rosemary – Traditionally used to stimulate circulation to the scalp. Studies show rosemary oil can support hair growth and help reduce hair thinning.

🍃 Nettle (Stinging Nettle) – Rich in vitamins A, C & K, iron, and silica, key nutrients that nourish hair follicles and promote growth.

🌱 Horsetail – High in silica and antioxidants to strengthen hair, improve texture, and reduce breakage.

💫 Collagen – Provides amino acids like glycine and proline that help strengthen hair follicles, improve elasticity, and support a healthy scalp.

And don’t forget the role of a balanced diet. Foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, avocado, berries, and nuts deliver essential vitamins, proteins, and omega-3s that feed your hair from the inside out.

🌿 A holistic approach to hair health starts with nourishment from herbs, nutrition, and gentle daily care.

Need some advice? Reach out for a free consultation: https://shop.mcdowellsherbal.com/consultation-form

15/11/2025

When Tracey’s mare Hottie was diagnosed with Cushing’s (PPID), she reached out for natural support. Within just two weeks on her McDowells program, Hottie’s coat had shed its fluff and she was starting to gain weight again. Ten weeks later, she was looking and acting like her old self - bright, energetic, and full of life 🐎

Tracey’s blue heeler, Jimmy, also had a remarkable turnaround. After breaking his pelvis 18 months earlier, he’d started limping again. “The vet tried Panadol for two weeks with no change,” Tracey said. “That’s when I turned to McDowells, and a couple of weeks later, he was walking and running on his leg again.”

Two animals, one happy owner, supported naturally with McDowells 🌿

13/11/2025

🌿 Herbal Wisdom: Hawthorn 🌿
Botanical name: Crataegus spp.

With its clusters of red berries and long history in Western herbal medicine, Hawthorn has earned its reputation as a powerful heart-supporting herb.

Traditionally used for:
Hawthorn has been traditionally used to support cardiovascular health, strengthen the heart muscle, and help maintain healthy circulation. Rich in flavonoids and oligomeric procyanidins, it’s considered a tonic herb, gently working over time to nourish and protect the heart 🌱