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Chasteberry Herb for Horses - Benefits & Uses
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Chasteberry is an herbal supplement that is used to enhance mood, improve behaviour and support hormone health in horses.

Learn more by reading our article on the top 6 Research-Backed Benefits of Chasteberry in Horses – https://madbarn.com/chasteberry-benefits-for-horses/

The Chastetree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) plant is a shrub that grows in the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. The fruits and leaves contain active ingredients that influence hormone balance in horses.

Chasteberry is used in horses with Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) and Insulin Resistance. It is purported to improve coat quality and support normal pituitary function.

Anecdotally, chasteberry is said to help make moody mares easier to handle and have a calming effect on aggressive stallions or geldings.

You can find Mad Barn’s bulk chasteberry powder and read customer reviews at https://madbarn.com/product/chasteberry/

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Chaste Berry is an herbal supplement used to support mood and hormone balance in horses. It has also been shown to help alleviate symptoms of Cushing’s disease (PPID). The fruits and leaves of the chaste berry shrub contain active ingredients such as essential oils and flavonoids that influence hormone levels. It is said to help make moody mares easier to handle and have a calming effect on aggressive males.

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Anecdotal reports suggest Chaste Berry counteracts irritability, stubbornness, and moodiness in mares that are in season.

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Mares that exhibit back soreness, aggression, and girthiness might also benefit from a Chaste Berry supplement.

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Based on research in other animals, including humans, Chaste Berry might improve mood by raising progesterone levels — an effect shown to help the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in women.

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The active ingredients in Chaste Berry can support healthy function of the pituitary gland — the region of the brain affected by PPID.

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Chaste Berry will not cure or treat PPID, but it can be used to support pituitary function and help improve some symptoms of the disease. It can stimulate shedding and improve energy levels in horses with PPID.

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Chaste Berry might also support metabolic health in horses with PPID by improving glucose and insulin levels. That can help lower the risk of laminitis and reduce abnormal fat deposits.

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Chaste Berry is safe to use, with no reported side effects in horses.

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It is not recommended for pregnant or lactating mares because of potential effects on reproductive hormones.

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Mad Barn’s Chaste Berry powder contains pure dried chaste tree fruit extract and no other additives.

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It should be fed at a rate of 5 to 20 grams per day, increasing the serving size slowly over time.

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You can learn more about Chaste Berry by visiting the link below to check out Mad Barn’s article on the six key benefits of Chaste Berry for horses.

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To find out if this supplement is right for your horse, contact Mad Barn for complementary diet analysis by our equine nutritionists.

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Thank you.