A plant rich in silica and minerals

Horsetail is particularly useful for supporting connective tissues (cartilage, tendons, skin) and promoting skeletal regeneration. It is also used for gentle renal drainage, in cases of moderate water retention, or in formulations for fragile hair and nails.

Description

Cut aerial part (sterile stems), dried, light green to gray-green in color, faint odor, herbaceous flavor. Fibrous texture. Summer harvest only.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Horsetail, horsetail, rattail
• Latin name: Equisetum arvense
• Family: Equisetaceae
• Part used: Aerial part (sterile stems)
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe, temperate Asia, North America
• English name: Horsetail
• Name in German: Ackerschachtelhalm
• Name in Spanish: Cola de caballo
• Name in Italian: Equiseto
• Name in Arabic: ذيل الحصان

Main virtues

Remineralizing, gentle diuretic, healing, joint support, antioxidant.

Main constituents

Organic silica (5–10%), flavonoids (isoquercitrin), saponins, potassium, calcium, tannins, traces of alkaloids.

Professional use and dosage

• Decoction: 5 g per 250 ml of water – simmer for 10 min – 1 to 2 times per day (optimal extraction of silica).
• External use: in compresses or sitz baths for wounds, hemorrhoids, or local inflammation.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Use strictly reserved for authorized professionals.
• Contraindicated in cases of renal or cardiac insufficiency or in prolonged use without medical supervision.
• Possible presence of traces of toxic alkaloids – respect the recommended doses and durations.

History and traditional use

Used since ancient times as a bone plant, horsetail featured in medieval pharmacopoeias to treat fractures, urinary disorders, wounds, and chronic inflammation. Today, it remains one of the plants of choice for joint and remineralizing formulations in professional natural ranges.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: professional sealed bulk bag.
• Storage: in a dry place, away from air and light.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Order of June 24, 2014 – List of plants authorized under conditions (Legifrance)
• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Horsetail
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org

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