Bamboo for horses

This exotic, woody reed plant is native to India, Pakistan, and northern China. The plant can grow up to 20cm per day and reach heights of 10 to 40 meters.
The sap and resin of bamboo are widely used in supplements. The stems (only from female plants) are also ground into a fine powder. Bamboo is very rich in silicon dioxide (silica) and also contains iron, calcium, choline, and betaine.

Scientific name:

Bambusa Arundinacea

Type:

Reed-like plant

Effects of bamboo for horses:

• Builds and repairs cartilage
• Protects joint cartilage
• Promotes collagen production

Bamboo and joints

Due to its high content of silicon dioxide, bamboo prevents degeneration of cartilage. It is therefore widely used in cases of arthritis, osteoarthritis, or other forms of joint wear and tear.
Bamboo also promotes the production of collagen, making tendons, ligaments, and skin stronger and more flexible. It can also help speed up the healing of bone fractures.