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Horsetail Horsetail

Latin Name: Equisetum Arvense
Family: Equisetaceae

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Shave Brush
Temperate, Cool
Shade
2'
8"
Medicinal, Culinary
Perennial, Native to Kootenays
Moist, Wasteland
Plant, Spores
Spring
6"
Summer
Non-flowering


COMMENTS:
This ancient, primitive, herb has been around since the dinosaurs. Brown fertile stems ending in upright cones, containing spores, and sterile green stems.

Uses: The heads are eaten boiled or pickled. The hemeostatic, astringent stems staunch bleeding and are given for genitourinary disorders and bedwetting. Horsetail's minerals and salts enrich the blood and strengthen hair and nails. The silica content promotes the re-growth, strength, and elasticity of connective tissues and treats arthritis, ulcers, and eczema. Many North American tribes used horsetail to treat bladder and kidney ailments. Horsetail produces a yellow dye. Horsetail was once used to scrub and clean pots. When making tea this herb needs several strainings through fine cheesecloth to get all the fine hairs out. If not strained well it will act like a pot scrubber on your stomach.


Arthritis: Horsetail absorbs gold dissolved in water better than most plants, as much as 4 ounces per ton of fresh stalks. Gold is used to treat rhuematoid arthritis, and the Chinese used Horsetail for this purpose. Please consult your doctor before trying Horsetail.


Diuretic: Horehound contains a weak amount of a chemical called equisetonin, lending support to its use as a urinary supplement.

Dosage: Use 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of water. Steep 10 minutes. Up to 2 cups per day.

Relaxing Tea Formula
Mix together 1 equal part each of Alfalfa, Chamomile, Dandelion, Horsetail and Oatstraw. Steep 1 tbls. of herbs to 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Useful for relaxing and rebuilding worn out muscles.

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Horsetail Rush Grass - $ 15.95
The Grass 'Horsetail Rush', Equisetum hyemele, is an upright mounded, clumping rhizome. An ancient plant with bushy, slender stems and a weeping habit. When young, the slender stems grow horizontally but the plant sends up thicker, vertical stems as it ages. In winter, the evergreen, gray green foliage turns a rich bronze. It has jointed, hollow stems that are furrowed and green with black bands that give it a bamboo-like appearance.

Tea - Horsetail Grass, 24 bag
Tea - Horsetail Grass, 24 bag

Horsetail <BR>100 cap
Horsetail
100 cap

Horsetail Grass - 440 mg 100 cap
Horsetail Grass - 440 mg 100 cap

Horsetail Herb Powder: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: C Horsetail Herb Powder: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, compress and wash. Horsetail is an effective genito-urinary astringent. It high silica content helps to heal both internal and external wounds. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Horsetail for 'Internal: Post-traumatic and static edema. Irrigation therapy for bacterial and inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and renal gravel. External: Supportive treatment for poorly healing wounds.' 'Average daily dosage: 6 g of herb; equivalent preparations. External use in compresses: 10 g of herb to 1 liter of water. Mode of Administration: Internal: Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for oral administration. For irrigation therapy, ensure an abundant fluid intake. External: Comminuted herb for decoctions and other galenical preparations. Action: Mild diuretic.' Horsetail is rich in silicates and silicic acid. It is also rich in potassium, aluminum, manganese, and bioflavonoids. The bioflavonoids are thought to cause the diuretic action, while the silicon is thought to help strenghten connective tissue. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Diuretic and astringent. Horsetail has been found beneficial in dropsy, gravel and kidney affections generally, and a drachm of the dried herb, powdered, taken three or four times a day, has proved very effectual in spitting of blood.' 'The ashes of the plant are considered very valuable in acidity of the stomach, dyspepsia, etc., administered in doses of 3 to 10 grains.' 'Besides being useful in kidney and bladder trouble, a strong decoction acts as an emmenagogue; being cooling and astringent, it is of efficacy for haemorrhage, cystic ulceration and ulcers in the urinary passages.' 'The decoction applied externally will stop the bleeding of wounds and quickly heal them, and will also reduce the swelling of eyelids.' 'Preparation and Dosage: Fluid extract, 10 to 60 drops.' 'Horsetail was formerly official under the name of Cauda equina and was much esteemed as an astringent. Culpepper quotes Galen in saying that it will heal sinews, 'though they be cut in sunder,' and speaks of it highly for bleeding of the nose, a use to which it is still put by country people.' 'Culpepper says: 'It is very powerful to stop bleeding, either inward or outward, the juice or the decoction being drunk, or the juice, decoction or distilled water applied outwardly... It also heals inward ulcers.... It solders together the tops of green wounds and cures all ruptures in children. The decoction taken in wine helps stone and strangury; the distilled water drunk two or three times a day eases and strengthens the intestines and is effectual in a cough that comes by distillation from the head. The juice or distilled water used as a warm fomentation is of service in inflammations and breakin


Horsetail Herb C/S: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: C Horsetail Herb C/S: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, compress and wash. Horsetail is an effective genito-urinary astringent. It high silica content helps to heal both internal and external wounds. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Horsetail for 'Internal: Post-traumatic and static edema. Irrigation therapy for bacterial and inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and renal gravel. External: Supportive treatment for poorly healing wounds.' 'Average daily dosage: 6 g of herb; equivalent preparations. External use in compresses: 10 g of herb to 1 liter of water. Mode of Administration: Internal: Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for oral administration. For irrigation therapy, ensure an abundant fluid intake. External: Comminuted herb for decoctions and other galenical preparations. Action: Mild diuretic.' Horsetail is rich in silicates and silicic acid. It is also rich in potassium, aluminum, manganese, and bioflavonoids. The bioflavonoids are thought to cause the diuretic action, while the silicon is thought to help strenghten connective tissue. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Diuretic and astringent. Horsetail has been found beneficial in dropsy, gravel and kidney affections generally, and a drachm of the dried herb, powdered, taken three or four times a day, has proved very effectual in spitting of blood.' 'The ashes of the plant are considered very valuable in acidity of the stomach, dyspepsia, etc., administered in doses of 3 to 10 grains.' 'Besides being useful in kidney and bladder trouble, a strong decoction acts as an emmenagogue; being cooling and astringent, it is of efficacy for haemorrhage, cystic ulceration and ulcers in the urinary passages.' 'The decoction applied externally will stop the bleeding of wounds and quickly heal them, and will also reduce the swelling of eyelids.' 'Preparation and Dosage: Fluid extract, 10 to 60 drops.' 'Horsetail was formerly official under the name of Cauda equina and was much esteemed as an astringent. Culpepper quotes Galen in saying that it will heal sinews, 'though they be cut in sunder,' and speaks of it highly for bleeding of the nose, a use to which it is still put by country people.' 'Culpepper says: 'It is very powerful to stop bleeding, either inward or outward, the juice or the decoction being drunk, or the juice, decoction or distilled water applied outwardly... It also heals inward ulcers.... It solders together the tops of green wounds and cures all ruptures in children. The decoction taken in wine helps stone and strangury; the distilled water drunk two or three times a day eases and strengthens the intestines and is effectual in a cough that comes by distillation from the head. The juice or distilled water used as a warm fomentation is of service in inflammations and breakin


Horsetail Herb Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: K Horsetail Herb Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, compress and wash. Horsetail is an effective genito-urinary astringent. It high silica content helps to heal both internal and external wounds. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Horsetail for 'Internal: Post-traumatic and static edema. Irrigation therapy for bacterial and inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and renal gravel. External: Supportive treatment for poorly healing wounds.' 'Average daily dosage: 6 g of herb; equivalent preparations. External use in compresses: 10 g of herb to 1 liter of water. Mode of Administration: Internal: Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for oral administration. For irrigation therapy, ensure an abundant fluid intake. External: Comminuted herb for decoctions and other galenical preparations. Action: Mild diuretic.' Horsetail is rich in silicates and silicic acid. It is also rich in potassium, aluminum, manganese, and bioflavonoids. The bioflavonoids are thought to cause the diuretic action, while the silicon is thought to help strenghten connective tissue. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Diuretic and astringent. Horsetail has been found beneficial in dropsy, gravel and kidney affections generally, and a drachm of the dried herb, powdered, taken three or four times a day, has proved very effectual in spitting of blood.' 'The ashes of the plant are considered very valuable in acidity of the stomach, dyspepsia, etc., administered in doses of 3 to 10 grains.' 'Besides being useful in kidney and bladder trouble, a strong decoction acts as an emmenagogue; being cooling and astringent, it is of efficacy for haemorrhage, cystic ulceration and ulcers in the urinary passages.' 'The decoction applied externally will stop the bleeding of wounds and quickly heal them, and will also reduce the swelling of eyelids.' 'Preparation and Dosage: Fluid extract, 10 to 60 drops.' 'Horsetail was formerly official under the name of Cauda equina and was much esteemed as an astringent. Culpepper quotes Galen in saying that it will heal sinews, 'though they be cut in sunder,' and speaks of it highly for bleeding of the nose, a use to which it is still put by country people.' 'Culpepper says: 'It is very powerful to stop bleeding, either inward or outward, the juice or the decoction being drunk, or the juice, decoction or distilled water applied outwardly... It also heals inward ulcers.... It solders together the tops of green wounds and cures all ruptures in children. The decoction taken in wine helps stone and strangury; the distilled water drunk two or three times a day eases and strengthens the intestines and is effectual in a cough that comes by distillation from the head. The juice or distilled water used as a warm fomentatio


Eclectic's Uva Ursi Horsetail O 2oz

Eclectic's Uva Ursi Horsetail O 2oz


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Eclectic's Horsetail 90Vcaps


Nature's Plus's Horsetail 350mg 60Caps

Nature's Plus's Horsetail 350mg 60Caps

Nature's Plus's Horsetail 350mg 60Caps


Nature's Way's Horsetail Grass 100Caps

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Nature's Way's Horsetail Grass 100Caps


Nature's Answer's Horsetail Alcohol Free Extract 1 fl oz

Nature's Answer's Horsetail Alcohol Free Extract 1 fl oz

Nature's Answer's Horsetail Alcohol Free Extract 1 fl oz


Horsetail Herb Powder Cert. Organic: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: C Horsetail Herb Powder Cert. Organic: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, compress and wash. Horsetail is an effective genito-urinary astringent. It high silica content helps to heal both internal and external wounds. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Horsetail for 'Internal: Post-traumatic and static edema. Irrigation therapy for bacterial and inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and renal gravel. External: Supportive treatment for poorly healing wounds.' 'Average daily dosage: 6 g of herb; equivalent preparations. External use in compresses: 10 g of herb to 1 liter of water. Mode of Administration: Internal: Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for oral administration. For irrigation therapy, ensure an abundant fluid intake. External: Comminuted herb for decoctions and other galenical preparations. Action: Mild diuretic.' Horsetail is rich in silicates and silicic acid. It is also rich in potassium, aluminum, manganese, and bioflavonoids. The bioflavonoids are thought to cause the diuretic action, while the silicon is thought to help strenghten connective tissue. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Diuretic and astringent. Horsetail has been found beneficial in dropsy, gravel and kidney affections generally, and a drachm of the dried herb, powdered, taken three or four times a day, has proved very effectual in spitting of blood.' 'The ashes of the plant are considered very valuable in acidity of the stomach, dyspepsia, etc., administered in doses of 3 to 10 grains.' 'Besides being useful in kidney and bladder trouble, a strong decoction acts as an emmenagogue; being cooling and astringent, it is of efficacy for haemorrhage, cystic ulceration and ulcers in the urinary passages.' 'The decoction applied externally will stop the bleeding of wounds and quickly heal them, and will also reduce the swelling of eyelids.' 'Preparation and Dosage: Fluid extract, 10 to 60 drops.' 'Horsetail was formerly official under the name of Cauda equina and was much esteemed as an astringent. Culpepper quotes Galen in saying that it will heal sinews, 'though they be cut in sunder,' and speaks of it highly for bleeding of the nose, a use to which it is still put by country people.' 'Culpepper says: 'It is very powerful to stop bleeding, either inward or outward, the juice or the decoction being drunk, or the juice, decoction or distilled water applied outwardly... It also heals inward ulcers.... It solders together the tops of green wounds and cures all ruptures in children. The decoction taken in wine helps stone and strangury; the distilled water drunk two or three times a day eases and strengthens the intestines and is effectual in a cough that comes by distillation from the head. The juice or distilled water used as a warm fomentation is of service in inflammations and breakin


Horsetail Herb C/S Cert. Organic: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: C Horsetail Herb C/S Cert. Organic: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, compress and wash. Horsetail is an effective genito-urinary astringent. It high silica content helps to heal both internal and external wounds. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Horsetail for 'Internal: Post-traumatic and static edema. Irrigation therapy for bacterial and inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and renal gravel. External: Supportive treatment for poorly healing wounds.' 'Average daily dosage: 6 g of herb; equivalent preparations. External use in compresses: 10 g of herb to 1 liter of water. Mode of Administration: Internal: Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for oral administration. For irrigation therapy, ensure an abundant fluid intake. External: Comminuted herb for decoctions and other galenical preparations. Action: Mild diuretic.' Horsetail is rich in silicates and silicic acid. It is also rich in potassium, aluminum, manganese, and bioflavonoids. The bioflavonoids are thought to cause the diuretic action, while the silicon is thought to help strenghten connective tissue. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Diuretic and astringent. Horsetail has been found beneficial in dropsy, gravel and kidney affections generally, and a drachm of the dried herb, powdered, taken three or four times a day, has proved very effectual in spitting of blood.' 'The ashes of the plant are considered very valuable in acidity of the stomach, dyspepsia, etc., administered in doses of 3 to 10 grains.' 'Besides being useful in kidney and bladder trouble, a strong decoction acts as an emmenagogue; being cooling and astringent, it is of efficacy for haemorrhage, cystic ulceration and ulcers in the urinary passages.' 'The decoction applied externally will stop the bleeding of wounds and quickly heal them, and will also reduce the swelling of eyelids.' 'Preparation and Dosage: Fluid extract, 10 to 60 drops.' 'Horsetail was formerly official under the name of Cauda equina and was much esteemed as an astringent. Culpepper quotes Galen in saying that it will heal sinews, 'though they be cut in sunder,' and speaks of it highly for bleeding of the nose, a use to which it is still put by country people.' 'Culpepper says: 'It is very powerful to stop bleeding, either inward or outward, the juice or the decoction being drunk, or the juice, decoction or distilled water applied outwardly... It also heals inward ulcers.... It solders together the tops of green wounds and cures all ruptures in children. The decoction taken in wine helps stone and strangury; the distilled water drunk two or three times a day eases and strengthens the intestines and is effectual in a cough that comes by distillation from the head. The juice or distilled water used as a warm fomentation is of service in inflammations and breakin


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