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Horsetail

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Shave grass
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Equisetum arvense

Oral Uses

  • Brittle nails RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail contains silicon; improves the brittleness of nails. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Osteoporosis RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail contains silicon; prevents bone loss; increases bone density; used for prevention and treatment. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cystitis RatingRating

    Horsetail is a diuretic; eliminates bacteria in urinary system. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Edema RatingRating

    Horsetail is a diuretic; reduces edema. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Kidney stones RatingRating

    Horsetail is a diuretic; it is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Skin wounds RatingRating

    Horsetail reduces inflammation; reduces edema; accelerates tissue healing. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Kidney tonic RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail is a kidney tonic; strengthens the kidney. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Nutritive RatingRatingRating

    Horsetail is a nutritional support. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Skin wounds RatingRating

    Horsetail is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Take 3-6 g of horsetail daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Stretch marks RatingRating

    Horsetail reduces stretch marks. Apply horsetail containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Horsetail is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply horsetail containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRating

    Horsetail is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply horsetail containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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