Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herb in the Equisetaceae family of plants, which have been used since ancient Greek and Roman times. Traditionally horsetail has been used as a medicinal herb to treat osteoporosis, tuberculosis, and kidney problems. Horsetail is used for “fluid retention” (edema), kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract infections, the inability to control urination (incontinence), and general disturbances of the kidney and bladder.
It is also used for balding; tuberculosis; jaundice; hepatitis; brittle fingernails; joint diseases; gout; osteoarthritis; weak bones (osteoporosis); frostbite; weight loss; heavy menstrual periods; and uncontrolled bleeding (hemorrhage) of the nose, lung, or stomach. Horsetail is applied directly to the skin to treat wounds and burns.
Horsetail is mostly consumed in the form of tea, which is made by steeping the dried herb in hot water,
Benefits:
It helps us in preventing and curing the following:
- Supports bone health – Horsetail has been suggested as a treatment for osteoporosis (thinning bone)
- Augments Nail, Skin And Hair Health
- Acts as a natural diuretic
- Promotes wound healing
- Promotes hair growth
Caution:
- As with most herbal supplements, horsetail is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Additionally, the plant contains nicotine. Thus you should avoid it if you have a nicotine allergy or want to quit smoking.
- Because horsetail contains traces of nicotine, it is not recommended for young children.
Other Names:
Asprêle, Bottle Brush, Cavalinha, Coda Cavallina, Cola de Caballo, Common Horsetail, Corn Horsetail, Dutch Rushes, Equiseti Herba, Equisetum, Equisetum arvense, Equisetum hyemale, Equisetum telmateia, Field Horsetail, Herbe à Récurer, Horse Herb, Horsetail Grass, Horsetail Rush, Horse Willow, Paddock-Pipes, Pewterwort, Prele, Prêle, Prêle Commune, Prêle des Champs, Queue-de-Chat, Queue-de-Cheval, Queue-de-Rat, Queue-de-Renard, Scouring Rush, Souring Rush, Shave Grass, Shavegrass, Spring Horsetail, Toadpipe, saap ghaas
Safety Information:
- For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
- Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
- Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
- All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.
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