Boswellia Serrata

Pegasus Health

Boswellia for horses is a powerful painkiller and anti-inflammatory derived from the gum resin of the Boswellia Serrata tree. 



Boswellia for horses is often referred to as nature's ‘Bute’ - a reference to the equine medicine phenylbutazone ('Bute'). On its own - or in combination with other products - it offers a gentle, natural solution to ease inflammation and pain in hard-working equine joints.



Boswellia Serrata is gentle on the gastrointestinal tract and safe for long-term use, and has been shown to be very useful in maintaining normal colonic function.




What is Boswellia and how is it given?

• A fine powder, administered orally and mixed with feed

If your horse suffers from poor mobility, or age-related stiffness, how soon will he feel positive effects from Boswellia?

One big advantage of supplementing your horse's diet with Boswellia is that many owners report positive improvements very quickly.

Feedback from those who use Boswellia is that many horses with mild to moderate mobility problems show improvements in four to five days. Owners of horses and ponies with more serious pain and stiffness say that their horse is moving easier and more comfortably within five to ten days of starting to take Boswellia.

Boswellia for horses contains:

• Active ingredients - commonly referred to as boswellic acids - which are believed to significantly reduce inflammation. These work by deterring inflammatory white cells from getting into tissue that has already been damaged by wear and tear
• NO banned substances

Feed to:

• Horses suffering from joint pain, swelling and inflammation.
• Horses suffering from bone spavin, osteoarthritis (OA) and degenerative joint disease (DJD).
• Horses with navicular syndrome.
• Horses competing in sports or dressage.
• Hard-working horses.
• Horses with other inflammatory disorders such as ulcerative colitis and psoriasis.

**Medical advice should be sought when judging the appropriate level of exercise for a horse with an underlying condition**

100% pure Boswellia Serrata (Salai guggul).

		g per day	scoops per day
Horses	Loading (30 days)	30 - 40	3 - 4
	Maintenance	10 - 30	1 - 3
Ponies	Loading (30 days)	20 - 30	2 - 3
	Maintenance	10 - 20	1 - 2

A 1 kilo tub fed at 25g per day will last 40 days.

Boswellia Serrata does not have any known harmful side-effects and can be safely used in conjunction with other equine supplements and herbs for horses.

Boswellia Serrata is a gentle, natural solution to deal with inflammation and pain in hard-working equine joints.

In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, practiced in the Indian subcontinent, gum resin extracts from the Boswellia Serrata tree have been used as a remedy for arthritis, rheumatism and various chronic inflammatory diseases for hundreds of years. It is also used to improve appetite and in cases of general weakness.

Boswellia serrata extracts have also been found to be anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, analgesic, and sedative.

Pegasus Health Boswellia Serrata makes an excellent equine joint supplement for horses suffering joint health problems from hard work, injury, osteoarthritis or old age. It may also be helpful in treating other inflammatory disorders such as ulcerative colitis and psoriasis.

Many owners have reported good results when using Boswellia on horses that have developed bone spavin - degenerative or arthritic changes in three joints found in the horse’s hock. Navicular syndrome - an inflammation of the navicular bone which is also a common cause of lameness - can be treated with Boswellia. However, you should always seek professional veterinary advice to correctly diagnose any demonstration of lameness or difficulty walking or moving by your horse.

Damaged cartilage means that the bones in a joint rub together without cushioning. This causes pain and probably, at some stage, lameness. Horses competing in sports or dressage are likely to suffer from joint problems because their regular repetitive movements are more likely to wear away cartilage over time.

Many owners and riders have found Boswellia Serrata to be an excellent alternative to the equine medicine phenylbutazone ('Bute') AND Devil's Claw Root - both of which offer good levels of pain relief BUT which can have side effects which may interfere with healing.

Boswellia Serrata is very gentle on the gastrointestinal tract and safe for long-term use, and has been shown to be very useful in maintaining normal colonic function.

Pegasus Health Boswellia Serrata is 100% pure with no added bulkers or fillers so that you know exactly what you are feeding your horse.