Horsetail

Other Common Names: Shave Grass, Zinnkraut

Latin description: Equisetum arvense.

Parts to use: Upper stems.

Chemical constituents: Equisitine, fatty acids, aconitic acid, traces of nicotine.

Actions: Diuretic, hemostatic, vulnerary.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

A source of calcium and silica.

It can be beneficial in an individual
whose blood is too thin. Also if you have
excessive postpartum bleeding or an abnormal menses
horsetail is indicated for use. It is high in silica so it is
good in compounds for skin conditions. Some of the old
herbalists use it to lower fevers. Horsetail has a
diuretic effect and can also be used in the application of
cleansing the lymphatic system. Horsetail can also be
used in an herbal compound of tincture for people who
are quitting the smoking habit and have withdrawal
symptoms. You would not want to use this long term
though on internal applications. Because of its high
silica content, people who are having problems with
their hair being brittle and excessively dry and also for
finger nails and toe nails being easily cracked and
broken can benefit from internal use of horsetail.

Dosage

Capsules: 3 “0” capsules 4x daily max.
Infusion: Maximum of 2 cups daily.

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