Herbal medication for horses

Valerian root stolons and rhizom of
Valeriana officinalis
Uses supported by clinical data:
• As a mild sedative and
• sleep-promoting agent
FEI: Valerian is prohibited in competitions
because the FEI takes the view that it
has a pharmacological effect and could
have a positive modifying influence on
performance
• taking the edge’ off a spirited horse
before a competition to make it more
tractable and compliant
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