Organic Horsetail

Origin: Australia, Certified Organic 

Note: all dried herbs will come packaged in a resealable, lined pouch. If buying multiple herbs, they will be posted separately unless specified in order notes to combine. 

Constituents

Nutrients (mineral silica (65%) in the form of silicic acid and silicates, K+, Mg), flavonoids (quercitin, kaempferol glycosides), alkaloids, phenols (caffeic acid esters), phytosterols, saponins (equisitonin), mucilage, tannins.

Medicinal use

Has specific use for BPH, prostatitis, incontinence and enuresis in children. Is also indicated for edema secondary to trauma or dependent edema. It is specific to the genitourinary and respiratory systems to promote repair of tissue. Is also used as a connective tissue tonic that promotes repair of damaged connective tissue and the healthy growth of bones. It improves connective tissue strength and elasticity, as well as removes uric acid, lactates and residual toxins from the extracellular matrix. Promotes renal function, cleanses and repairs tissues. Repairs connective tissue, improving both collagen and elastin; bone, cartilage, joints, muscles, arteries (bleeding), veins (varicose). Chronic connective tissue disorders, arthritis, inflammation (old degenerated wounds) releases old pus and residual material, chronic infections (esp. bladder), irritation. Restores mineral levels and weak mucous membranes (eg. sinusitis, IBS).

Contraindications: Not suitable for long-term use.

Interactions: None known.