The Middle Man Poultice: Optimal Recovery Support for Performance Horses

The Middle Man Poultice is a reliable recovery aid

designed for performance horses needing more than basic care but less intensity than our strongest formula, Angel Muffin Mud. This expertly formulated blend harnesses natural ingredients like Bentonite Clay, Green Clay, Turmeric, and a proprietary herbal tincture to support muscle and joint recovery. Enhanced with essential oils such as Myrrh, Copaiba, and Rosemary, it promotes circulation and soothes soreness effectively. Ideal for post-run recovery, long hauls, and routine use, this 6 lb tub offers a cost-effective solution to keep your horse in top condition and ready to perform. Not as strong as Angel Muffin Mud- But Stronger Than The Angel Stretcher!

Ingredients:
A proprietary herb infusion binder that includes 

• Apple Cider Vinegar- Balances skin PH levels, has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Enhances Nutrient absorption of the herbs. Herbs infused in ACV yield concentrated, highly bioavailable therapeutic compounds.
• Ginger Root- Stimulates circulation, enhancing muscle recovery, while reducing pain and inflammation in bone and joints. 
• Peppermint Leaf- Cooling and stimulating relieving muscle soreness and stiffness.
• Holy Basil- Reduces inflammation
• Cayenne Powder- Analgesic, helps increase circulation and stimulate the nerve endings, enhancing nutrient delivery (such as oxygen) to muscles and soft tissue.
• Lavandin Flower- Antimicrobial- soothing to muscles and skin.
• Marshmallow Root- Provides soothing relief to irritated skin.

Dry Base: 

A proprietary blend of : Third-party tested sodium bentonite clay draws out toxins and impurities from the skin and tissues, providing relief for inflamed muscles and joints.

• Turmeric Powder: Powerful anti-inflammatory

Essential Oils:

A proprietary blend of-

• Copaiba Essential Oil (Copaifera officinalis)- Natural Anti-inflammatory, strong pain reducer, enhancer. Beneficial for maintaining the integrity of joint capsules, cartilage, and connective tissues due to its anti-inflammatory and regenerative qualities.
• Myrrh Essential Oil (Commiphora myrrha)-  Contains compounds like sesquiterpenes and terpenoids, which powerfully reduce swelling and inflammation, helping horses recover more quickly from soft-tissue injuries. Beneficial in soothing muscle strains, joint inflammation, tendonitis, and ligament injuries. Excellent for healing minor abrasions, wounds, and irritated skin, reducing recovery time and minimizing scar formation.
• Black Pepper Essential Oil (Piper nigrum)- Helps the skin absorb and utilize other beneficial ingredients more effectively, enhancing overall product potency. Promotes circulation, warming muscles and soft tissues to support quicker healing and nutrient delivery.
• Black Spruce Essential Oil (Picea mariana)- High in alpha-pinene and bornyl acetate, powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that relieve muscular inflammation, soreness, joint pain, tendonitis, and ligament injuries. Enhances local circulation, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to inflamed or injured muscles and tissues, supporting rapid healing and reducing recovery time.Assists lymphatic drainage, decreasing swelling and promoting efficient healing of soft-tissue injuries. Ideal for providing comfort and reducing inflammation in equine athletes post-exercise or injury.
• Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus)- Lemongrass contains active compounds, such as citral and geraniol, that stimulate blood flow, significantly improving nutrient and oxygen delivery to soft tissues, increasing lymph drainage, promoting elasticity and strength in connective tissues, and helping reduce pain and inflammation.
• Peppermint(Mentha piperita)- Provides immediate cooling relief to sore muscles and inflamed soft tissues, reducing pain and irritation. Menthol, the primary active compound, dilates blood vessels and stimulates circulation, significantly enhancing blood flow to muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Particularly useful in treating conditions such as tendonitis, muscle sprains, ligament strains, and joint pain from repetitive use. 
• Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)  Enhances blood flow, significantly speeding recovery of strained muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Effectively alleviates soft tissue pain, swelling, and stiffness from strenuous activity.
• Basil Essential Oil(Ocimum basilicum)- Basil oil contains eugenol and linalool, potent anti-inflammatory compounds that help significantly reduce swelling, inflammation, and discomfort in muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Effectively alleviates pain from muscle strains, bruising, tendon injuries, and joint discomfort, allowing horses quicker recovery and improved comfort. Stimulates blood flow to injured or inflamed soft tissues, promoting efficient nutrient and oxygen delivery, accelerating healing and tissue regeneration. 
• Clove(Syzygium aromaticum)- Contains high levels of eugenol, providing effective relief from muscle aches, soft tissue injuries, and joint discomfort. Prevents skin infections, ideal for maintaining healthy skin around injury-prone areas. Aids recovery from acute and chronic inflammation caused by repetitive strain or injury. Rich in antioxidants, clove oil helps protect tissues from cellular damage caused by oxidative stress during heavy exercise or injury. Enhances cellular regeneration, aiding rapid healing and reducing long-term damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.