Horsetail / Equisetum

Equisetum arvense L.

DESCRIPTION

Stemmed rhizomatous plant in the family Equisetaceae, prinicipal is in the Northern Hemisphere.

CONSTITUENTS

Abundant mineral salts (notably silica).

Sterols.

Caffeic acid and phenolic acids: cinnamic, dicafeoiltartárico and 5-0-cafeoilshikimico.

Abundant flavonoids: quercetin and isoquercitrina.

PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS

Pharmacological Action: mild diuretic (recognized by the Commission E).

Traditionally has been considered as a hemostatic (scar) and remineralizing.

PRECAUTIONS

The use of diuretics is not recommended for children under 12 years, people with hypertension, heart disease, pregnant or lactating. In these cases you should consult your health care professional.

Also, do not consume if allergic to ponytail or a plant belonging to his family.

DID YOU KNOW ?

One of the most primitive wild plants are known: for hundreds of million years when dinosaurs ruled the planet, this plant grow to enormous size and formed forests. Now is one of the most widely used medicinal plants: used to remove fluid, strengthen nails, skin and hair, bones and re-mineralize the body heal wounds and regenerate tissues.

Instead of being "the tail" as the name suggests, the Equisetum arvense is at the head of medicinal plants because of its multiple benefits.