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

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

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

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

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