Pomegranate is a fruit bearing shrub from the Himalayas - its juice covered seeds were dried and crushed into a powder in Tibet. This medicinal powder was used to aid digestion and support the health of most organs including the heart, lungs and kidneys.
The juicy seeds can be fed to horses to add anti-oxidants, support digestion and strengthen the kidneys. The large, red, round fruits become available in markets in late summer and fall. The thick hull-like skin should be peeled away and discarded after sectioning the fruit (be aware, the juice will stain!). Add new foods gradually to the horse's diet. Build up to no more than 2 large fruits a day for a large horse and offer them every other day. They are rich in nutrients. Use the herbalist's safety ways - introduce a new food in very small amounts and watch for any reactions. All beings have unique metabolisms.
Pomegranate is a good food to support the reproductive health of mares.
Here in the mountains of New Mexico, we grow the bushes and it is common to harvest many dozens of fruits from a small, well watered bush. The blossoms attract hummingbirds and bees. The little tree itself is just lovely.
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We believe food is our medicine and that good health is the natural condition. Nourish your horse's body so its innate ability to heal itself remains strong and intact.
Note: Pomegranate juice will thin the blood.
