{"product_id":"npc-white-willow-powder","title":"NPC White Willow Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWillow powder for horses is a pure, natural herbal remedy derived from the salicin bark of the white willow tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt naturally supports joints, ease of movement and well-being in horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWillow powder for horses is a pure natural supplement that can be easily administered into feed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most concentrated part of the tree is the bark of the white willow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of willow dates back as far as 5th Century BC where it was used to bring relief to a range of ailments!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe benefits of pure natural willow for horses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorses find it highly palatable and often seek it naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports joints and ease of movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay support other aches and pains and improve general well-being\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay reduce inflammation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s completely natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the bark of Willow used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most potent part of the willow tree is the bark.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis contains the highest levels of salicin, a substance which is also found in the leaves, but the bark is the most potent source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalicin is what provides inflammation and pain relief. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable finding from nature was also the basis of “Aspirin” in modern day medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy willow should be a fine powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWillow should be ground fine and not resemble chunky or gritty pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fineness of the powder ensures the largest surface for absorption by the body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen finely ground it should be kept fresh in an airtight pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce opened it is then ready to administer into feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dose of Willow should i give my horse ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA daily suggested dose for a 500 Kg horse is 30 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the horse is experiencing some inflammatory issues a higher dose may be more effective such as 60 grams or up to 120 grams daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing a natural remedy for horses the dose can be variable. Ideally start with the lower dose and increase if need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NPC Health","offers":[{"title":"1Kg","offer_id":40634020397145,"sku":"119619","price":74.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3121\/5705\/files\/Willow-pack-0310-e1715920131751.jpg?v=1717473589","url":"https:\/\/petandpaddock.co.nz\/products\/npc-white-willow-powder","provider":"Pet \u0026 Paddock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}