The ancient Chinese adage "no hoof, no horse" can be still heard in today's racing industry. Maintaining a healthy hoof plays an important role in equine athletic competition. Unfortunately, founder or laminitis is still a challenging clinical condition. Horses affected by severe lameness are no longer useful if their condition remains untreated or is non-responsive to treatment. Although the laminitis mainly affects the hoof, it is actually a systemic disease which causes widespread disturbances.

For at least 300 years, the classical equine herbal formula Hot Hoof 2 has been used for founder. One should use it as early as possible because the effect of the herbal medicine will be decreased once the distal phalanx has rotated. For acute conditions, one obtains the best results by combining it with topical application of Four Herbs Salve (K9015) if there is no open wound or Golden Yellow (K9020) if there is an open wound. Hot Hoof 1 primarily has a pain relief effect with lesser anti-inflammatory action. It is used after the local inflammation has subsided secondary to the Hot Hoof 2 administration. Hot Hoof 1 may also be used to prevent of founder.

Indications and TCM Applicaton:
Laminitis (founder), acute phase.

Contraindications:
Do not use during pregnancy

Warning:
Stop administration immediately if the patient develops diarrhea or other unusual signs.

Ingredients:
Peony - Chi Shao Yao, Ligusticum - Chuan Xiong, Rhubarb - Da Huang, Angelica - Dang Gui, Licorice - Gan Cao, Carthamus - Hong Hua, Scutellaria - Huang Qin, Platycodon - Jie Geng, Myrrh - Mo Yao, Citrus - Qing Pi, Artemasia - Yin Chen Hao, Aurantium - Zhi Ke, Gardenia - Zhi Zi.

Dosage Top Herbal Formules:
Horses: Up to 100 grams twice daily

Directions:
Hot Hoof 2 can be used as needed up to 2 months. After the local inflammation is under control, discontinue Hot Hoof 2 and begin Hot Hoof 1 as needed for 1-3 months.

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Clear Damp-Heat, clear Heat-toxin, activate Blood and relieve pain

Classical Antecedent:
Yin Chen San from Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji (Yuan-heng's Therapeutic Treatise of Horses) written by Yu Benyuan and Yu Benheng in 1608.