Tea Tree Oil
Research by the School of Biomedical and Chemical Sciences, Western Australia describe this alternative medicine through various research as showing strong evidence that supports Tea Tree Oil as anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory. Also its ability to be anti bacterial and antifungal.
The earliest reported use of Tea Tree Oil is by the Bundjalung Aborigines of northern NSW who used the crushed leaves to treat coughs, colds, sore throats, apply to wounds and treat skin aliments.
Tea Tree Oil’s health benefits makes it a popular natural agent for assisting to alleviate various infections. It is an excellent natural remedy to treat bacterial infections, abscesses, insect bites, rashes, minor wounds, insect infestations.
How does it work?
The natural chemicals in Tea Tree Oil work on breaking the cell structure of the microbe or infection causing it to die or be inhibited so that it does not reproduce.
Basically, tea tree leaves comprise of terpenoids- natural lipids known for their antiseptic and antifungal abilities. The organic compound terpinen-4-ol, the most abundant terpenoid, is believed to be the main reason for Tea Tree Oil’s antimicrobial properties. Its unique chemical composition is responsible for an impressively long list of skin conditions that Tea Tree Oil’s treats:
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Eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus Oil comes from the eucalyptus tree and contains a natural organic compound called Eucalyptol, which is a cineole. (organic compound) Eucalyptus Oil has been used in pharmaceutical preparations for many years. These include treat bacterial and microbial infections, fungus.
It is also widely used as repellant and biopesticide (naturally occurring chemical that controls pests) with good results.
What are the main benefits of Eucalyptus Oil?
Eucalyptus oil has had numerous research studies undertaken and have found it to be effective in treating a range aliments. Although the scientific research has not been gathered enough to rate its effectiveness, it was well recognized by ancient aboriginal peoples to be very effective to treat several aliments such as infections, wounds, bacterial infestations and fungal problems.
Based on its ability to fight germs, it is considered to have antiseptic qualities. Besides creating an ozone barrier when exposed to air (antiseptic properties) it is effective in soothing irritations from developing infections from microbial activity.
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Double strength apple cider vinegar
Contains 8% acetic acid, which give it its antiseptic properties. This helps deter the growth of unwanted bacteria and fungal infections. It does this by lowering the ph levels and preventing the ideal environment for the infection to continue. Treating the infection this way reduces the pain of the damage, any swelling and dries out the area so the skin can repair itself.
Apple Cider Vinegar contains a range of nutrients that absorb into the skin to assist in the repair process.
Ayurvedic physician (traditional Indian medicine) prescribe AVC to help revitalize the skin. After skin irritations it is used to promote the growth of healthy skin.
Acetic Acid is also used as a natural antibiotic
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Rosemary Essential oil
Rosemary is a very aromatic plant which is displayed in its oil. 
Of its many culinary and medicinal properties, it that has been used as a repellent due to that strong odour to repel insects from landing.
Traditionally used in African medicine for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti microbial properties
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Cedarwood essential oil
Is a non toxic natural substance extracted from various conifer trees. It has a very characteristic odour and used today as an insect repellent.
It has been used for centuries by the Indians as an effective repellant. The strong odour discourages insects from landing. 
Its a natural alternative to synthetic toxic chemicals used in other branded repellents.
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Citronella essential oil
Well known as a plant-based insect repellent and was registered in the United States as a bio-pesticide.
Its ability to repel has been verified by research but to be effective it must be applied more regularly than the synthetic toxic repellents. 
Research has also shown that it has been effective in repelling various other insect problems.
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Coconut oil
Traditionally used by the Pacific Islanders, both culinary medicinally and for general health benefits.
When used to moisturise keratin, it’s readily absorbed and contains a range of nutrients that nourishes the cells and assist in preventing the keratin from drying out.
Coconut Oil naturally penetrates into the deeper layers of keratin to help restore hoof strength and create elasticity.
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Grapeseed oil
Comes from the seeds of pressed grapes (bi-product of whine making) and has been used for centuries by Mediterranean woman, primarily as a skin and hair moisturiser helping to restore and strengthen keratin.
It is very high in Vitamin C that encourages nourishment deep into the keratin cell structure.
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Beeswax
Beeswax is a substance secreted by worker honeybees from four pairs of glands on the underside of their abdomen, and it is used for the construction of the honeycomb. In time, it becomes coated with a whitish material called wax bloom. This is proof that he beeswax is pure.
The main benefits of using beeswax products on a hoof are as follows:
- locks moisture into the keratin layers while still creating a breathable barrier
- assists in nutrient absorption to the hoof
- acts as a protectant from harsh environmental conditions
- contains healing, softening and antiseptic properties
- contains anti-inflammatory properties
- contains natural anti-bacterial, anti allergenic and germicidal properties
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