| Term | Daisy |
| Category | Herbs |
| Definition | The daisy is a widely distributed meadow plant that is generally non-toxic to horses. Flowers and leaves can be consumed in small quantities. |
| Effects & Benefits | Daisies contain tannins, saponins, and flavonoids, among other substances. Traditionally, they are associated with supporting digestion, skin health, and natural metabolic processes. However, there is insufficient scientific evidence for any pronounced medicinal effect in horses. |
| Usage | Daisies can be consumed fresh in the pasture or mixed in small amounts into normal feed in dried form. Boiling is not necessary. |
| Fresh or dried? | Both fresh and dried daisies can be used. Fresh plants should only come from uncontaminated areas that have not been treated with pesticides or other pollutants. |
| Important to know | Daisies are not considered typical poisonous plants for horses. Nevertheless, they should be viewed more as a natural supplement in a species-rich pasture and should not be specifically fed in large quantities. |
| Related terms | Meadow herbs · Tannins · Flavonoids · Digestion · Metabolism |
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