EquiHerbal

Kayla Ann Dendy

Explore the world of herbs and learn how they can be used safely to improve you and your horses's, health, performance, and overall well-being.

  1. 2025. 12. 31.

    Episode 25 - Carrots: Good For You, Your Horse, and Even Bugs Bunny

    Discover the wild carrot (Daucus carota) — Queen Anne’s Lace — in this episode with Master Herbalist Kayla Dendy. Learn identification tips (and life-saving differences from Poison Hemlock), traditional uses of root, leaves and seeds, modern research on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, and safe feeding advice for horses (vitamin A, choking risk, sugar concerns, metabolic cautions). Perfect for equine owners, herbal enthusiasts, and foragers wanting responsible, evidence-informed herbal education. Always consult your veterinarian or physician before using herbs. If you found this helpful, please like and share the video! #WildCarrot #DaucusCarota #EquineHealth #HerbsAndHorses #QueenAnnesLace #PoisonHemlockWarning #Herbs #Carrots #HerbsforHorses #NaturalRemedies #NaturalHealthCare #AlternativeMedicine #NaturalMedicine #HerbalMedicine OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Opening Welcome 00:00:33 Introduction Setup 00:02:41 Plant Description 00:05:23 Parts Used Overview 00:07:47 Origins and Etymology 00:08:20 Classical Sources and Traditional Uses 00:09:29 Cultivation History and Pharmacopoeia 00:10:10 Therapeutic Spectrum Recap 00:11:15 Seeds: Reproductive and Digestive Uses 00:12:17 Detox and Traditional Protections 00:12:25 Carrots and Horses 00:14:04 Modern Research Overview 00:15:04 Anticancer Studies 00:16:00 Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant 00:16:50 Antimicrobial, Gastroprotection, Reproduction, and Larvicidal 00:17:49 Safety Considerations 00:18:33 Narrative Summary 00:19:46 Specific Study Highlights 00:20:16Closing and Next Episode Tease

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  2. 2025. 12. 10.

    Episode 23: Bugleweed - A Specific Herb for the Thyroid

    In this podcast Kayla explores Lycopus virginicus & Lycopus europaeus, their antithyroid, cardiotonic, nervine, antitussive, and astringent actions, veterinary uses for feline and equine hyperthyroid symptoms, dosing tips, contraindications, and evidence-backed research. Perfect for horse owners interested in herbal alternatives, plant ID, formulations (tinctures, decoctions), and safety. Always consult your doctor or veterinarian before using herbs. If you found this helpful, please like and share the episode. #Bugleweed #Lycopus #HerbalMedicine #EquineHealth #Hyperthyroidism #NaturalHorseCare #NaturalMedicine #Herbs #Herb #HerbalMedicine #AlternativeMedicine #HerbsforHorses #NaturalHorseCare #HorseHealth #health #wellness #NaturalRemedy OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Podcast Opening 00:00:35 Species Overview and Primary Uses 00:02:43 Sensory Qualities and Etymology 00:03:51 Morphology: Stems and Leaves 00:04:36 Growth and Distribution 00:05:13 Edibility and Culinary Uses 00:06:12 Synergy in Formulas 00:06:24 History, Folklore, and Dye 00:08:01 Eclectic Medicine Era 00:08:53 Indications from Eclectics 00:09:52 Homeopathy and Modern Validation 00:10:55 Modern Antithyroid Uses 00:11:36 Research Highlights - Cardiac and Receptors 00:12:30 Cardiovascular Mechanism 00:12:48 Clinical Indications - Stress Cardio 00:13:20 Respiratory, Analgesic, and Antimicrobial Extensions 00:14:33 Veterinary Overview - Feline Focus 00:15:39 Combinations and Safety vs Digitalis 00:16:14 Equine and Diuretic Aspects 00:17:16 Specialty Indications (Dalmatians, EIPH) 00:18:00 Administration and Dosing for Pets 00:18:32 Transition to Constituents and Mechanisms 00:18:45 Phytochemistry Overview 00:19:00 Key Constituents - Rosmarinic and Lithospermic Acids 00:20:03 Mechanisms on Thyroid Pathways 00:20:54 Classic Indications and Digitalis Comparison 00:21:27 Animal Model Research and Receptors 00:21:48 Antimicrobial and Antitussive Evidence 00:22:40 Nervine and Hypnotic Properties 00:22:59 Summary of Multifaceted Actions and Safety Note 00:24:07 Veterinary Contraindications and Cough Caution 00:24:59 Final Clinical Summary 00:25:47 Antimicrobial and Respiratory Close

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Explore the world of herbs and learn how they can be used safely to improve you and your horses's, health, performance, and overall well-being.