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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Frankincense Relieve Soreness is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that invigorates Blood, resolves Blood stasis, and supports the natural healing process for musculoskeletal stiffness, swelling, and soreness from daily training, activity, or occasional tissue discomfort. In TCVM, tissue damage leads to stagnation of Blood in the affected area; with time, this stagnation impairs the flow of Qi to the tissue, and long-term tissue changes can result. This six-herb blend of Blood-moving herbs addresses the root Blood stasis pattern to manage stiffness and swelling and support the body's own healing process. Provided in their natural, whole-herb form, these herbs are gentle on the horse's GI tract, making this formula a suitable option for horses sensitive to other approaches. Available in traditional powder (150g Tack Box, 500g, 900g, 1200g) and Flax Plus (10-day, 30-day, and 60-day supply); a six-tablespoon scoop is included with the Flax Plus format. Dosing varies by body weight and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. Not for use in pregnant mares.
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Active ingredients: San Qi (Panax notoginseng) - Pseudoginseng root; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) - Chinese Angelica root; Ru Xiang (Boswellia carterii) - Frankincense resin; Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha) - Myrrh resin; Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius) - Carthamus flower (Safflower); Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes bidentata) - Achyranthes root.
Inactive ingredients (Flax Plus only): Ground Flax Seed. Traditional Powder and Tack Box Blend contain no inactive ingredients.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
Frankincense Relieve Soreness combines six Blood-moving herbs that work together to invigorate Blood, resolve stasis, reduce swelling, and support the natural healing of musculoskeletal tissue:
Herbsmith Frankincense Relieve Soreness contains Blood-moving herbs including San Qi, Dang Gui, Hong Hua, Ru Xiang, and Mo Yao, which may interact with certain medications. Horses on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision. Not for use in pregnant mares.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (San Qi and other Blood-moving herbs have additive anticoagulant properties; concurrent use warrants close veterinary monitoring), NSAIDs and other medications used for musculoskeletal soreness, swelling, and stiffness, and horses managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your horse's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
VETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation
Frankincense Relieve Soreness is most commonly recommended for horses experiencing stiffness, swelling, or soreness associated with daily training and athletic demands, post-exercise recovery, soft tissue microtrauma, or occasional musculoskeletal discomfort. Because it is provided in natural, whole-herb form and is gentle on the GI tract, it is also a strong option for horses sensitive to other musculoskeletal support approaches. A TCVM-trained veterinarian can confirm whether your horse's pattern is appropriate for this formula before authorization.
For the traditional powder, administer two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily until swelling and stiffness have resolved. For the Flax Plus format, administer one scoop (six-tablespoon scoop included) twice daily for the first 20 days, then one scoop daily until swelling and stiffness have resolved. Mix into grain for easy administration. If the horse is reluctant to eat herbs, begin with small amounts in grain and gradually increase, or choose the Flax Plus version. Confirm dosing for horses of other weights with your authorizing veterinarian.
Frankincense Relieve Soreness is provided in natural whole-herb form rather than as concentrated extracts, which generally results in a gentler GI profile than more processed herbal preparations. The formula's six herbs are also well-tolerated in their natural state; none have significant purgative or strongly warming properties that commonly cause GI sensitivity in horses. This makes it a well-suited option for horses that have experienced GI upset with conventional anti-inflammatory medications or other herbal formulas that contain more aggressive herbs.
Administer until swelling and stiffness have resolved, as assessed with your veterinarian. For horses with soreness and stiffness from routine training demands, improvement is often noticed within 2 to 3 weeks of consistent use. For more established soft tissue stagnation, 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use may be needed before full resolution. You can continue the formula at the maintenance dose (once daily) until your veterinarian determines the condition has resolved. Not for use in pregnant mares.
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