Horsetail Extract

This ancient, primitive, nonflowering herb grows both brown, fertile stems, ending in upright cones containing spores, and sterile green stems. Horsetail contains large amounts of salicic acid and salicates, flavonoids, phenolic acids, alkaloid and sterol. The benefit of this herb is due to its high silica content, a large proportion of which is soluble and can be absorbed. Silica supports the regeneration of connective tissue.

Uses

The heads are eaten boiled or pickled. The homeostatic, astringent stems stanch Bleeding and are given for genitourinary disorders and bedwetting. Horsetail's minerals and salts enrich the blood and strengthen hair and nails. The silica content promotes the re-growth, strength and elasticity of connective tissues (hair, nail) and treats arthritis, ulcers, and eczema. Many Native American tribes used Horsetail to treat bladder and kidney ailments.

Reference

  • The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plant by Andrew Chevallier

  • Dorling Kindersley Handbooks 'Herbs' Lesley Bremness

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