Pegasus Health Ginger

Pegasus Health

Ginger has been used for centuries to treat colds, diarrhoea, nasal congestion, nausea and vomiting, sinusitis and stomach upsets. It also improves circulation and acts as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. It is a popular horse supplement for aiding the treatment of arthritis, bronchitis and ulcerative colitis.



Ginger for horses contains:

• Amino acids
• Fats
• Minerals
• Oleoresin (containing Gingerols, Zingerone and Shogaols which give ginger its distinctive smell and flavour)
• Protein
• Starch
• Vitamins A and B
• Volatile oil

Feed to:

• Horses suffering from arthritis or stiff joints
• Horses suffering from a cold or respiratory illness
• Horses needing a digestive aid
• Horses with oedema - to help bring down the swelling

100% pure Ginger (Zingiber officinal).

	g per day
Horses & Ponies	20 - 30

A 2 kilo tub fed at 25g per day will last 40 days.

An ancient natural medicine, Ginger is hailed by many as a 100% natural food supplement which can help tackle many health complaints and is also believed to shorten the duration of some illnesses.

The botanical name for Ginger is Zingiber officinale. It has been cultivated for so long that its origins are lost in the mists of time, but it has been used for centuries in both China and India.

The Chinese names for dried and fresh Ginger - Gan-jiang and Sheg-jiang - mean ‘to defend’. In modern day China Ginger is probably used in half of all Chinese herbal prescriptions. In India it is used as a treatment for arthritis.

Ginger is also known as Ginger Root because it is the root of the plant that is used for medicinal benefits.

Ginger for horses is an effective anti-inflammatory because of the neutralising effect it has on free-radicals.

Many owners also find Ginger for horses a useful supplement for promoting flexible joints and for tackling and shortening the duration of a cold. It is recommended to start feeding it at the first signs of illness.


Among the active ingredients of Ginger is Gingerol, which is believed to inhibit the production of prostaglandins.

Many people will know about the way Ginger can tackle feelings of nausea and sickness. Pregnant women are often advised to nibble Ginger biscuits or drink Ginger tea to overcome morning sickness.


Ginger for horses is an excellent digestive, helping food to be absorbed efficiently and effectively whilst also helping eliminate gas and bloating. Ginger stimulates circulation and is warming. In cases of oedema it will help to bring down the swelling.



Ginger for horses can be taken along with Aniseed for horses. These two products work well together to effectively expel gas from the stomach and bowels.