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Jiaogulan powder supports circulation, respiratory health and muscle function in horses. It has been shown to increase blood flow to the hooves and is sometimes used as nutritional support for horses with laminitis and insulin resistance. Dr. Eleanor Kellon of the ECIR Group has found this supplement can improve pain symptoms and support faster recovery in laminitic horses.
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Mad Barn’s bulk Jiaogulan powder (Gynostemma Pentaphyllum) is used to support healthy circulation, respiration and joints in horses and ponies.
The Jiaogulan vine has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine where it is believed to enhance vitality, energy, stress relief and performance. Research shows that it exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can support respiratory function.
In horses, Jiaogulan is commonly used for its ability to increase nitric oxide production in blood vessel cells (vascular endothelium). It acts as a vasodilator, increasing blood flow throughout the body.
This has potential benefits for laminitic horses, helping to promote repair of the hoof. It is sometimes used in combination with AAKG (Arginine-alpha-ketoglutarate) to improve hoof health in cold weather conditions or due to damaged AVA (Arteriovenous anastomoses) shunts.
It is commonly given to horses affected by metabolic conditions such as Insulin Resistance (IR) and Cushing’s disease (PPID). It is also used in performance horses to improve the maintenance and repair of muscles, tendons and ligaments. It may be provided as nutritional support to horses recovering from muscle injuries or horses showing signs of a stiff gait.
Jiaogulan powder is also used with Spirulina to support respiratory health. It has been studied in horses to ease symptoms of airway disease due to its vasodilative properties. It may work by protecting the lungs when exposed to environmental irritants such as dust and mold spores.
In Chinese Medicine, Jiaogulan is believed to act as an adaptogen, regulating normal cortisol levels in the body. It works by supporting the body’s natural repair pathways.
This product should be used under the supervision of a veterinarian or other qualified equine health professional.
You should always consult a qualified nutritionist before altering your feed program. Submit your horse’s diet for analysis online and one of our equine nutritionists will be happy to provide a complementary review.
Consult with your veterinarian prior to use. For Equine Use Only.
| Body Weight | Scoops | Dose |
| < 200 kg | 1 scoop | 5 g |
| 200 – 500 kg | 2 scoops | 10 g |
| > 500 kg | 3 scoops | 15 g |
| 1 scoop = 9 cc = 5 grams | ||
Mix into paste and feed 20 minutes before a meal. Higher dosages may be needed if fed in conjunction with meal.
Start with the lower amount and look for an increased pink color to the gums and tongue as an indicator that the dose is effective.
A scale should be used with all individual ingredients to ensure accurate dosing.
Not for use in pregnant or lactating mares. May cause hypoglycemia. May cause gastric irritation.
| FEEDING DIRECTIONS: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient | Serving Size | |
| Jiaogulan | 2 - 5 grams two times per day | |
Ingredients: Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum); fine grind, dry powder.
Warnings: For animal use only. Not for use in horses intended for food.
Packaged by: Mad Barn Inc., Petersburg, ON, N0B 2H0, Canada.
| COST COMPARISON | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Days Supplied | Serving Size | Cost Per Day |
| 1 kg |
250DAYS
|
4GRAMS
|
$0.16/ DAY
|
| 2 kg |
500DAYS
|
4GRAMS
|
$0.16/ DAY
|
| 5 kg |
1250DAYS
|
4GRAMS
|
$0.16/ DAY
|
* Based on a 500 kg horse
** Taxes not included in cost calculation
| FEED RATE/COSTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | 1 kg | $40.00 |
| 2 kg | $79.70 | |
| 5 kg | $199.25 | |
| Cost Per Day | 2 g / day | $0.08 |
| 4 g / day | $0.16 | |
| 10 g / day | $0.40 | |
You will want to increase the dose slowly and monitor the response. Gum colour change is a key indicator to effective dosage. Once achieved that should signal appropriate dose. You can try increasing it a bit more since you are only feeding once a day, but watch for adverse reactions before continuing to the full double dose. Â
Please consult with your veterinarian before adding any natural herbal products in conjunction with prescribed medication. There are no contraindications that we are aware of, but there is also limited data on Jiaogulan in horses.
It is best to consult directly with your veterinarian regarding the use of herbal products in conjunction with pharmaceutical treatments.
There will be no effect on days when you are not feeding it, but may still be beneficial to provide intermittently.
Jiaogulan will not impact glycogen synthesis rates, so will not be beneficial in managing PSSM. If stiffness is due to other causes it may prove beneficial in those cases.
Adjust according to body weight, approximately 2 to 3 grams. Measure response by change in gum colour, 30 to 60 minutes after feeding.  If needed add more.
For a pony of that size, you should look at feeding 0.5-1.5g per day. Use a scale that goes to 0.1g like a jewelry scale or other high-precision scale to ensure correct dosing.
Dr. Kellon has recommended feeding 2 to 5 grams twice per day mixed into a paste and fed 20 minutes prior to a meal. If added to feed a higher dose may be necessary to achieve the desired result.
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Dr. Kellon recommends 2 to 5 grams twice per day mixed into a paste, fed 30 minutes prior to a meal. It can be added to feed, but higher dosage may be required to achieve desired results.
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It depends on the feeding rate, but at the higher feeding rates about 100 days.
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