Reproductive System

Text Box: FROM THE CHAPTER ON THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM NYMPHOMANIA Opinion varies as to the cause of this type of excessive sexual behaviour in mares but it may well be linked with follicular cysts in the ovaries. The mare will cycle regularly but will become difficult to handle during the period she is on heat showing some of the symptoms associated with mareish behaviour. An appropriate remedy should be given for a few days in the period leading up to this time and over the period she is on heat. Use the 200c potency and dose twice daily. Platina if the mare is haughty, headstrong or strong willed Lachesis is there is sensitivity to touch, suspicion and aggression Lilium tigrinum often best suits younger mares showing this type of behaviour for the first time Murex with markedly excessive sexual excitement and possibly aggression Origanum as an alternative to Murex Hyoscyamus where there is marked degree of aggression PROBLEMS WITH LACATION (MILK PRODUCTION) INADEQUATE MILK SUPPLY The following remedies can help increase the production of milk where it is insufficient. Dose 3 times daily. Urtica 200c A good general remedy to use initially Alfalfa 6x Best used where the mare is in poor condition. Will also improve the quality of the milk Medusa 30c As an alternative to Urtica Agnus castus 6c Where the mare appears depressed Zincum met 30c Where the udder is painful

Text Box: Urtica More commonly known as the stinging nettle can be used homeopathically to help to promote milk production in the mare

Text Box: Medusa The Jelly Fish can be used as an alternative to Urtica