Nettle Powder

There are a lot of bio-active ingredients in the nettle plant. This includes large amounts of vitamins A and C, linoleic acid, polyphenols, essential amino acids, proteins, a lot of chlorophyll and a number of minerals. Selenium, zinc, iron and magnesium are abundantly in the leaves. The stinging hairs contain silicon, serotonin and a number of other components that are known for their beneficial effect on the muscles. Nettle also contains antihistamine, the same substance that is in hay fever pills to fight allergic reactions. Nettles are therefore very healthy for horses.