tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37121968512215772512024-03-12T23:52:45.553-06:00Medicinal Benefits of the Horsetail HerbMedicinal Benefits and properties / actions of the Horsetail Herb. Wildcrafting, Wild Plant Foraging.
Disclaimer - The herbal information on this blog is intended for educational purposes only. It is not the intention of the blogger to advise on health care. Please see a medical professional about any health concerns you have. Disclaimer - These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information on this blog is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-21117658449372760692014-05-09T18:20:00.000-06:002014-05-09T18:24:28.478-06:00The Walking & Jumping Spores of Horsetail Plants - VideoTruly a mind-blowing video with music - scientists discovered in 2013 that the spores of horsetail plants walk and jump!<br />
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http://phys.org/news/2013-09-horsetail-spores-video.htmlThe Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-63615527875686505242014-05-09T18:19:00.000-06:002014-05-09T18:23:40.113-06:00Links for more information & research about horsetailThe University of Maryland published an in-depth article in 2013 about horsetail here:<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/horsetail</b></span><br />
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The Sarah Cannon Research Institute in August, 2013 published an article about this herb:<br />
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;"><b>http://sarahcannonresearch.com/your-health/index.dot?id=21760&lang=English&db=hlt&ebscoType=static&widgetTitle=Oncology </b></span><br />
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Healthline published an in-depth 4 page article about horsetail:<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>http://www.healthline.com/natstandardcontent/horsetail</b></span><br />
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Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database has an informative article about this herb:<br />
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8;"><b>http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/nd/PrintVersion.aspx?id=843&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1</b></span><br />
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Purdue University has a comprehensive horsetail article:<br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b>https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/WS/WS-29-W.pdf</b></span><br />
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HerbWisdom.com has an article that mentions a Russian study found horsetail can help remove lead from the human body:<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><b>http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-horsetail.html</b></span><br />
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Zhion.com has an interesting article about this herb and mentions many research studies done on it:<br />
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<span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b>http://www.zhion.com/herb/Horsetail.html </b></span><br />
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A doctor wrote an article about horsetail herb in February, 2014:<br />
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;"><b>http://www.raysahelian.com/horsetail.html</b></span><br />
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Sigma-Aldrich has a horsetail article:<br />
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9;"><b>http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/equisetum-arvense.html</b></span><br />
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Homeremediesweb talks about horsetail at length here:<br />
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<span style="color: #ead1dc;"><b>http://www.homeremediesweb.com/horsetail-health-benefits.php</b></span><br />
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The pharmacology of horsetail is discussed at drugs.com:<br />
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<span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b>http://www.drugs.com/npp/horsetail.html</b></span><br />
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<br />The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-5294153686194103782014-04-28T17:16:00.001-06:002014-04-28T17:17:17.623-06:00Horsetail Herb - Fungicidal PropertiesInteresting article here about how horsetail herb is good for a fungicidal on roses and applied topically on human skin:<br />
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http://www.motherearthliving.com/mother-earth-living/down-to-earth-an-ancient-herb-for-a-modern-garden.aspx#axzz30E3gxfZuThe Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-69985076456054719032014-04-26T10:08:00.003-06:002014-04-26T10:08:46.666-06:00Recipes for Herbal Preparations of Horsetail<br />
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<span style="color: #ff99ff;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The aerial parts (parts of plant above the ground) of the horsetail herb can be used medicinally by applying it to the body externally or ingested (consumed) internally.<br /><br />The following species of horsetail are generally considered safe for use:<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;">Equisetum arvense</span></span><br />
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<br />The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-39570616751605066222013-10-09T21:34:00.000-06:002014-04-26T10:06:46.988-06:00Native American Ethnobotany - Smooth Horsetail (Equisetum laevigatum)<span style="color: yellow;">Below is a link to a blog that has a lot of information about Smooth Horsetail (Equisetum laevigatum), with photos:</span><br />
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<a href="http://sagebud.com/smooth-horsetail-equisetum-laevigatum/">http://sagebud.com/smooth-horsetail-equisetum-laevigatum</a><br />
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</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Costanoan </b></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Hypotensive</b> - Infusion of stems taken
for high blood pressure.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Hoh</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Ceremonial Medicine</b> - Rootstocks eaten
during medicinal ceremonies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Dried Food</b> - Rootstocks dried &
used for food.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Special Food</b> - Rootstocks eaten as a
delicacy & also eootstocks eaten during puberty ceremonies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hopi </b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Ceremonial Medicine</b> - Dried, ground
plant used for ceremonial bread.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Ceremonial Items</b> - Dried, ground with
corn meal & used to make a ceremonial bread.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Okanagan-Colville</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Antirheumatic (Internal)</b> - Infusion of
stems taken for lumbago.<br />
<b>Cold Remedy</b> - Decoction of plant & chokecherry twigs given to children for
colds.<br />
<b>Dermatological Remedy</b> - Plant pounded, mixed with water & used to wash areas
of body affected by poison ivy.<br />
<b>Diuretic</b> - Infusion of stems taken as a diuretic to stimulate kidneys.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Orthopedic Remedy</b> - Infusion of stems
taken for backaches.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Pediatric Remedy</b> - Decoction of plant &
chokecherry twigs given to children for colds.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Stimulant</b> - Infusion of stems taken for
sluggishness due to a cold.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Venereal Remedy</b> - Decoction of plant &
false box taken or used as a bath for syphilis & gonorrhea.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Veterinary Remedy</b> - Given to thin, old
horses with diarrhea after eating fresh grass in spring.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Burn Dressing</b> - Poultice of plant ash &
grease applied to burns.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Fodder</b> - Used in winter for fodder
during hay shortage.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Food</b> - Heads used for
food.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Fiber (Scouring Material)</b> - Stems used
as sandpaper to polish bone tools & soapstone pipes & Fiber used to
polish fingernails & Fiber used for sharpening & polishing bone tools.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Containers</b> - Hollow stems used to
administer medicines to babies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Pomo
& Kashaya</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Kidney Remedy</b> - Decoction of whole
plant taken for kidney trouble & associated back trouble.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Quileute</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Ceremonial Medicine</b> - Rootstocks eaten
during medicinal ceremonies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Dried Food </b>- Rootstocks dried &
used for food.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Special Food</b> - Rootstocks eaten as a
delicacy & Rootstocks eaten during puberty ceremonies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Isleta
</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Fodder</b> - Plant used for horse feed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">San
Felipe</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Food (Porridge)</b> - Plant dried &
ground to make mush.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Karok</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Fiber (Scouring Material)</b> - Stems used
to sandpaper madrone spoons.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Thompson</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Fiber (Scouring Material)</b> - Used for
sharpening & polishing bone tools & the rough, silicon impregnated
stems used to smooth & polish implements of wood, bone & steatite.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Burn Dressing</b> - Poultice of plant ash &
grease applied to burns.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Eye Medicine</b> - Stem liquid used for
sore eyes or decoction of stems used for sore, itchy eyes or blindness.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Gynecological Remedy</b> - Decoction of
roots taken to accelerate a difficult childbirth & also Decoction or
infusion of stems taken after childbirth to expel afterbirth more quickly.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Urinary Remedy</b> - Decoction of new
growths taken for bladder problems.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Fertilizer</b> - Stem liquid used to kill
any type of weed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Ute</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><b>Toys</b> - Used by children as whistles.</span></span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-12097999187723107962013-05-22T00:54:00.000-06:002014-04-26T09:58:48.409-06:00Horsetail herb to be used as a pad / mat to sleep on - survival<span style="color: yellow;">A fellow blogger who has a survival blog has a nice article with photos about horsetail. He harvests it to make a pad to sleep on in a primitive shelter.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.alipac.us/f31/basic-list-suggested-items-long-term-survival-154825/index194.html">http://www.alipac.us/f31/basic-list-suggested-items-long-term-survival-154825/index194.html</a><br />
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<br />The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-36378486319890721302013-04-21T15:49:00.001-06:002014-04-26T09:59:23.957-06:00photos of horsetail I have harvested<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Horsetail<br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">These horsetail photos show plants I harvested in the mountains of Wyoming.</span><br />
<br />The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-22547693469510288942012-04-19T00:52:00.003-06:002014-04-26T10:00:09.221-06:00Horsetail for the Skin<span style="color: yellow;">Recently I purchased a large quantity of cream that contains horsetail extract!! Didn't know it was even out there - thank God for cyberspace!</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The stuff is absolutely amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">Now I'm even more motivated to collect fresh horsetail this Spring - in a couple weeks - and to take the extract to make my own creams!</span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;">Its powerful stuff!</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">Crafters Choice™ Horsetail Butter Blend</span></h1>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients: <span id="MainContent_ChildContent_ParentData">Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil (and) Equisetum arvense extract (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil </span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span id="MainContent_ChildContent_ParentData"><span id="MainContent_ChildContent_ParentData"><span itemprop="description">Contains
Horsetail Extract, believed to contain the building blocks needed for
collagen and elastin synthesis in the skin. Also thought to help rebuild
and regenerate damaged skin cells. Contains Sweet Almond Oil, a
natural moisturizer that is thought to relieve (among other things)
itching. All Natural. </span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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Update: For those that would like to order some of this amazing cream, here is the link:<br />
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<span style="color: red;">http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ProductDetail.aspx?CatalogID=2&GroupID=583&CategoryID=1387&ProductID=6965&ProductName=Crafters+Choice%E2%84%A2+Horsetail+Butter+Blend</span><br />
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I keep it in the refrigerator to keep it from going rancid. It is very long lasting; they make it fresh when you place your order so it isn't old shelved stuff.<br />
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That website also sells many other butters:<br />
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<span style="color: red;">http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreCategory.aspx?CatalogID=2&GroupID=583&CategoryID=1387&CategoryName=Butters</span><br />
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I highly recommend the company. <br />
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<br />The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-68860969403624373812011-05-19T07:47:00.000-06:002012-04-19T07:56:23.643-06:00Horsetail for the Hair, Skin and Nails<span style="font-size: large;">Horsetail for the hair, skin and nails<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Horsetail stems have a lot of silica & silicic acids; this plant contains the most silica known in the plant kingdom. Silica forms collagen, a protein found in skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments & connective tissues. Silica also helps bind protein molecules to many tissues in body. The silica content helps strengthen weak, brittle, damaged hair, giving it vitality & shine with regular use.<br />
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There is a high mineral level as well including potassium, selenium & manganese. The saponins & flavonoids it contains help skin regenerate, improving elasticity of skin & hair, promoting hair growth. Since bone, hair & fingernails require high mineral levels, horsetail is taken as a tea, tincture or applied topically as shampoo, conditioner, soak or healing balm. As a healing balm, its used in many treatments for pattern balding.<br />
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Those with very dry hair should take note: Horsetail has a powerful antiseptic property which means excessive use could further dry out your hair. On other hand, astringent herb helps eliminate excessive oiliness for those with oily scalps, & also aids in removing styling product build up. Used in shampoo & conditioner horsetail is a useful<br />
remedy for dandruff, eczema, psoriasis & other troubling skin ailments. Because it promotes circulation, horsetail assists in nourishing & strengthening hair follicles.<br />
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Using Horsetail<br />
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Many shampoos, conditioners and hair growth aids contain horsetail extract. To create your own hair rinse:<br />
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2-4 teaspoons dried horsetail<br />
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Add horsetail to 1 cup boiled water (still hot but not boiling). Let steep 15-20 minutes; strain; cool. Rinse through hair & leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse & style as usual. You can also strain & drink this tea warm 2-3 times per day with honey. Taking tea internally is believed to help hair, skin & nails same way as applying topically.</span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-13867967774027627572011-05-19T07:45:00.000-06:002014-04-26T10:03:01.430-06:00Horsetail and Diabetes<span style="color: yellow;">I found the information below about how horsetail may help the condition of diabetes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;"><b><u>Diabetes</u></b>: A single oral administration of a water extract of Equisetum myriochaetum at doses of 7 & 13 mg/kg, of butanol extract (BE) at doses of 8 & 16 mg/kg, significantly lowered plasma glucose levels in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats within 3 hours of administration. Three kaempferol glucosides & 1 caffeoyl glucoside were isolated from drug & were shown to be main constituents in both extracts.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">A single dose of a water extract of Equisetum myriochaetum was administered orally in 11 recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients. Glucose & insulin were measured at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 & 180 min after administration. The same patients served as the control group received only colored water as placebo.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">The administration of extract was shown to significantly reduce blood glucose levels of type 2 diabetic patients within 90, 120 & 180 min. There were no significant changes in insulin levels.</span></span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-81579314231614919542011-05-19T07:41:00.000-06:002014-04-26T10:03:37.150-06:00High Cholesterol and Horsetail<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">Silica in <span class="il">horsetail</span> acts on lipid metabolism, resulting in an anti-atheromatous action -- it helps protect against fatty deposits in arteries. In Europe, h<span class="il">orsetail</span> has been used for years for atherosclerosis. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">One that consumes a high cholesterol (fatty) diet could develop dermatitis (inflammatory skin conditions). Raw <span class="il">horsetail</span> contains thiaminase, an enzyme that breaks down thiamine, a B vitamin. One should therefore supplement their diet with thiamine to eliminate this risk.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">Also, alcohol, high temperatures and alkalinity all destroy this enzyme. Therefore, boiled tinctures and teas and most preparations are free of this enzyme.</span></span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-12243103048058687392011-05-17T21:20:00.004-06:002014-04-26T10:04:00.900-06:00Research the herb<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: large;">Learning to identify the correct species of horsetail to harvest is not something done easily. Harvest several horsetail plants from the wild, take them home, take photos of them so you can put them on your computer and examine them up close, using the zoom in option on the photos.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: large;">Record where you found them - were they in an open field? Near water? In a forest? Find out what type of species of horsetail they are.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: large;">Research, research, research the plant before you ever use it to ingest any part of it internally or apply it externally. Read up on the precautions, drug interactions, and all of the warnings about the herb.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a photo of some young horsetail shoots. They were growing near a creek at the base of the mountains here. </span></span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-29393681022348848792011-05-17T21:08:00.003-06:002014-04-26T10:04:19.124-06:00Horsetail - a Cancer Cure?<span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is an interesting link about a woman who claimed that that horsetail cured her of cancer:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://educate-yourself.org/lte/horsetailforcancer06feb04.shtml">Educate Yourself.org - Horsetail for Cancer</a></span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-60585124471637236812011-05-17T21:05:00.000-06:002014-04-26T10:04:31.642-06:00Gathering the Horsetail Herb from Pollution-Free Areas<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;">When wildcrafting the horsetail herb, one must avoid areas which have agricultural drainage areas, animal feeding areas, or in polluted areas.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since <span class="il">horsetail</span> is very good at absorbing minerals from the soil, some studies have shown that this herb may also absorb polluted substances.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;">Always rinse your harvested herbs several times with water to remove any dirt or contaminants. </span></span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-27242907429757773152011-05-17T21:01:00.001-06:002014-04-26T10:04:54.543-06:00The Horsetail Herb and Bioassays<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">One interesting use for <span class="il">horsetail</span> derives from its affinity for gold in liquid solution. Since <span class="il">horsetail</span> concentrates gold more than most other plants, it has been used in bioassays for the metal. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">A bioassay is a procedure for determining the concentration, purity, and/or biological activity of a substance (e.g., vitamin, hormone, plant growth factor, antibiotic, enzyme) by measuring its effect on an organism, tissue, cell, enzyme or receptor preparation compared to a standard preparation. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">For a more detailed explanation about bioassays, here is a link:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioassay">Bioassay - Wikipedia.org Definition</a></span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-3572555470848752952011-05-17T20:53:00.001-06:002014-04-26T10:05:37.483-06:00Suggested Doses & Additional Information<span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: large;">I found the following information at this link:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Canada/HealthInformation/Encyclopedias/Horsetail.htm#TraditionalUsage">Canada Health Information - Encyclopedias - Horsetail - Traditional Usage</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><i>Equisetum arvense</i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> L. [Fam. Equisetaceae]</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="il">Horsetail</span>, cut and dried; <span class="il">horsetail</span> powdered extract.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">- Anti-aging</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">- Baldness</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">- Osteoporosis</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">- Vascular Problems</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">- Wounds (externally)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="il">Horsetail</span>, <i>Equisetum arvense</i> L. [Fam. Equisetaceae], also known as scouring rush, was traditionally used in Europe and is approved by the Commission E as a diuretic to treat post-traumatic and static edema (water retention) and to treat urinary tract problems including gravel. <span class="il">Horsetail</span> also served as a food for many First Nations Peoples and the roots were traditionally given to teething babies. American Indians also used the tea as a diuretic to treat kidney gravel, urinary incontinence and to treat constipation. <span class="il">Horsetail</span> extract is used medicinally to stimulate healing of broken bones, treat connective tissue injuries and to promote healthy eyes, hair, skin and nails. The essential element, silicon, is present in very large amounts in <span class="il">horsetail</span>. Because silica is essential for growth and healing and is a major constituent of bones, cartilage, connective tissue and skin, <span class="il">horsetail</span> is recommended to prevent and treat disorders pertaining to these areas of the body. A developing fetus contains high levels of silica and this element makes up part of the mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) that play critical structural roles in bone, cartilage and connective tissues. <span class="il">Horsetail</span> extracts are also well known as anti-aging beauty aids with products often promoted by famous actors and actresses in Hollywood. It is true that with age and declining hormonal activity, levels of silica decline in the arteries and skin. <span class="il">Horsetail</span> extracts also abound in selenium, and because this element and silica help to promote circulation to the scalp, it helps to maintain hair, according to naturopaths. Because of its antibacterial and astringent effects, <span class="il">horsetail</span> tea is also used externally to treat wounds and prevent infections. <span class="il">Horsetail</span> is often recommended to treat bone and joint inflammation and to strengthen bones in osteoporosis. <span class="il">Horsetail</span> has also been traditionally used to treat respiratory catarrh (mucous), respiratory inflammation, bronchitis, cough and tuberculosis. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="il">Horsetail</span> contains: More than 10% inorganic compounds, two-thirds of which are silicic acid (10% in the form of water soluble silicates) and potassium salts. <span class="il">Horsetail</span> also contains significant levels of selenium, manganese and magnesium. Flavonoids are also abundant in <span class="il">horsetail</span>, including: apigenin, luteolin, quercetin and genkwanin. Other compounds include: alkaloids (nicotine and spermidine); polyenic acids and rare dicarboxylic acids (i.e. equisetolic acid); saponins including equisetonin which is largely a mixture of various sugars (saccharose, glucose, fructose, lactose) and flavonoids; some mannitol and inositol; and phenol-carboxylic acids including caffeic acid.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="il">Horsetail</span> extract standardized for silica content is recommended at a dosage corresponding to 20-30mg of silica per day (for extracts containing 8-11mg of silica per capsule, this would mean three capsules per day). As a tea, German authorities recommend using 6g of finely chopped or coarsely powdered <span class="il">horsetail</span> (ca. 6 teaspoonfuls) in approximately 150ml of boiling water, boiling this for five minutes, infusing for ten minutes and then straining. Some authors also recommend infusing powdered <span class="il">horsetail</span> in cold water for 10-12 hours before extracting. A cupful of the freshly prepared tea is drunk several times per day. For external use: 10 grams of <span class="il">horsetail</span> is infused in 1 liter of water. </span></span></span></div>
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</span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-29988089294730213402011-05-17T20:46:00.000-06:002012-04-19T07:56:20.925-06:00Effectiveness and Precautions of the Horsetail Herb<div class="ii gt" id=":gn"><div id=":60"><div dir="ltr"><h1><span style="font-size: large;">Horsetail</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/843.html">Medline Plus Information on Horsetail Herb</a></span></span></div><div> <div style="background-color: #e2eef2; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> <div style="clear: both;"> </div></div></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_Description"></a></span> <h2><span style="font-size: large;">What is it?</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: small;">Horsetail is a plant. The above ground parts are used to make medicine.<br />
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Horsetail is used for “fluid retention” (edema), kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract infections, the inability to control urination (incontinence), and general disturbances of the kidney and bladder.<br />
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It is also used for balding; tuberculosis; jaundice; hepatitis; brittle fingernails; joint diseases; gout; osteoarthritis; weak bones (osteoporosis); frostbite; weight loss; heavy menstrual periods; and uncontrolled bleeding (hemorrhage) of the nose, lung, or stomach.<br />
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Horsetail is applied directly to the skin to treat wounds and burns.<br />
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There have been reports of horsetail products being contaminated with a related plant called Equisetum palustre. This plant contains chemicals that can poison cattle, but toxicity in people has not been proven.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_Effectiveness"></a></span> <h2><span style="font-size: large;">How effective is it?</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database</i> rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.<br />
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The effectiveness ratings for <b>HORSETAIL</b> are as follows:</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><h3><span style="font-size: small;">Insufficient evidence to rate effectiveness for...</span></h3><div><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Kidney and bladder stones</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Weight loss</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hair loss</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Gout</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Frostbite</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Heavy periods</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Fluid retention</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Urinary tract infections</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Incontinence</b>.</span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Use on the skin for wound healing</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Other conditions</b>.</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"> More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of horsetail for these uses.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_Action"></a></span> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span> <h2>How does it work?</h2></span></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: small;">The chemicals in horsetail may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Plants related to horsetail contain chemicals that work like "water pills" (diuretics) and increase urine output. But it isn't clear whether horsetail has this effect.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_Safety"></a></span> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span> <h2>Are there safety concerns?</h2></span></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Horsetail is <b>POSSIBLY UNSAFE</b> when taken by mouth long-term. It contains a chemical called thiaminase that breaks down the vitamin thiamine, possibly leading to thiamine deficiency. Some products are labeled "thiaminase-free," but there's not enough information available to know if these products are safe. </span><h4><span style="font-size: large;">Special precautions & warnings:</span></h4><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Pregnancy and breast-feeding</b>: Not enough is known about the use of horsetail during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.<br />
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<b>Diabetes</b> </span><span style="font-size: small;">: Horsetail might lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Watch for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use horsetail.<br />
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<b>Low potassium levels (hypokalemia)</b> </span><span style="font-size: small;">: Horsetail might flush potassium out of the body, possibly leading to potassium levels that are too low. Until more is known, use horsetail with caution if you are at risk for potassium deficiency.<br />
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<b>Low thiamine levels (thiamine deficiency)</b> </span><span style="font-size: small;">: There is a concern that horsetail could make thiamine deficiency worse.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_DrugInteractions"></a></span> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span> <h2>Are there interactions with medications?</h2></span></span> </div><div> <h3><span style="font-size: small;">Moderate</span></h3><div> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Be cautious with this combination.</strong></span> </div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> <div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lithium</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Horsetail might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking horsetail might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.</span></div></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_HerbInteractions"></a></span> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span> <h2>Are there interactions with herbs and supplements?</h2></span></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Areca</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Horsetail and areca both reduce the amount of thiamine that the body has to use. Using these herbs together raises the risk that the amount of thiamine will become too low.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> <div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Chromium-containing herbs and supplements</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Horsetail contains chromium (0.0006%) and could increase the risk of chromium poisoning when taken with chromium supplements or chromium-containing herbs such as bilberry, brewer's yeast, or cascara.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span> <div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Thiamine</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Crude horsetail contains thiaminase, a chemical that breaks down thiamine. Cattle that eat a lot of horsetail have developed thiamine deficiency.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_FoodInteractions"></a></span> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span> <h2>Are there interactions with foods?</h2></span></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: small;">There are no known interactions with foods.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_Dosage"></a></span> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span> <h2>What dose is used?</h2></span></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: small;">The appropriate dose of horsetail depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for horsetail. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="12eb273ab63b161c_OtherNames"></a></span> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span> <h2>Other names</h2></span></span> </div><span style="font-size: small;">Bottle Brush, Cavalinha, Coda Cavallina, Cola de Caballo, Common Horsetail, Corn Horsetail, Dutch Rushes, Equiseti Herba, Equisetum, Equisetum arvense, Equisetum hyemale, Equisetum telmateia, Field Horsetail, Horse Herb, Horsetail Grass, Horsetail Rush, Horse Willow, Paddock-Pipes, Pewterwort, Prele, Prêle, Scouring Rush, Souring Rush, Shave Grass, Shavegrass, Spring Horsetail, Toadpipe.</span></div></div></div>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-13375195339064855732011-05-17T20:42:00.000-06:002014-04-26T10:08:01.474-06:00Chemical Properties of the Horsetail Herb<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before using medicinal herbs, I try to research their properties.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: large;">I came across information about chemicals in Equisetum arvense L. (Equisetaceae) -- Field Horsetail or the Horsetail herb from this internet source at this link: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/farmacy2.pl?384">Dr. Duke's Phytochemical & Ethnopbotanical Database</a> </span><br />
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<dl><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?3METHOXYPYRIDINE"><b>3-METHOXY-PYRIDINE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ACONITICACID"><b>ACONITIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ALUMINUM"><b>ALUMINUM</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>378 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ARTICULATIN"><b>ARTICULATIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ASCORBICACID"><b>ASCORBIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>208 - 7,937 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ASH"><b>ASH</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>7,000 - 242,000 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?BETACAROTENE"><b>BETA-CAROTENE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>3 - 50 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?BETASITOSTEROL"><b>BETA-SITOSTEROL</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?CAFFEICACID"><b>CAFFEIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?CALCIUM"><b>CALCIUM</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>580 - 24,000 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?CAMPESTEROL"><b>CAMPESTEROL</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?CARBOHYDRATES"><b>CARBOHYDRATES</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>44,000 - 737,000 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?CHOLESTEROL"><b>CHOLESTEROL</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?CHROMIUM"><b>CHROMIUM</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>22 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?COBALT"><b>COBALT</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>53 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?DELTA581114EICOSATETRAENICACID"><b>DELTA-5,8,11,14-EICOSATETRAENIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?DELTA71013HEXADECATRIENICACID"><b>DELTA-7,10,13-HEXADECATRIENIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?DELTA81114EICOSATRIENICACID"><b>DELTA-8,11,14-EICOSATRIENIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?DELTA91215OCTADECATRIENICACID"><b>DELTA-9,12,15-OCTADECATRIENIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?DIHYDROKAEMPFEROL"><b>DIHYDROKAEMPFEROL</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?DIHYDROQUERCETIN"><b>DIHYDROQUERCETIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?DIMETHYLSULFONE"><b>DIMETHYL-SULFONE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?EQUISETINE"><b>EQUISETINE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?EQUISETONIN"><b>EQUISETONIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>50,000 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?EQUISETRIN"><b>EQUISETRIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?EQUISETROSIDE"><b>EQUISETROSIDE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?FAT"><b>FAT</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>2,000 - 32,000 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?FERULICACID"><b>FERULIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?FIBER"><b>FIBER</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>71,000 - 235,000 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?FLAVONOIDS"><b>FLAVONOIDS</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>2,700 - 5,100 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?GALLICACID"><b>GALLIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?GALUTEOLIN"><b>GALUTEOLIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?GOSSYPITRIN"><b>GOSSYPITRIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?HERBACETRIN"><b>HERBACETRIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?IRON"><b>IRON</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>698 - 1,230 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ISOFUCOSTEROL"><b>ISOFUCOSTEROL</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ISOQUERCITRIN"><b>ISOQUERCITRIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ISOQUERCITROSIDE"><b>ISOQUERCITROSIDE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>600 - 2,000 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?KAEMPFEROL"><b>KAEMPFEROL</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?KAEMPFEROL7DIGLUCOSIDE"><b>KAEMPFEROL-7-DIGLUCOSIDE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?KILOCALORIES"><b>KILOCALORIES</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>200 - 3,170 /kg</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?LUTEOLIN"><b>LUTEOLIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?LUTEOLIN5GLUCOSIDE"><b>LUTEOLIN-5-GLUCOSIDE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?MAGNESIUM"><b>MAGNESIUM</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>4,370 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?MALICACID"><b>MALIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?MANGANESE"><b>MANGANESE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>69 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?NARINGENIN"><b>NARINGENIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?NIACIN"><b>NIACIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?NICOTINE"><b>NICOTINE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>0.4 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?OXALICACID"><b>OXALIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?PCOUMARICACID"><b>P-COUMARIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?PHYDROXYBENZOICACID"><b>P-HYDROXY-BENZOIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?PALUSTRINE"><b>PALUSTRINE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?PALUSTRININE"><b>PALUSTRININE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?PHENOLICACIDS"><b>PHENOLIC-ACIDS</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>5,000 - 8,000 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?PHOSPHORUS"><b>PHOSPHORUS</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>930 - 14,762 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?POTASIUMCHLORIDE"><b>POTASIUM-CHLORIDE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>15,000 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?POTASSIUM"><b>POTASSIUM</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>13,000 - 18,000 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?PROTEIN"><b>PROTEIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>10,000 - 114,000 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?RHODOXANTHIN"><b>RHODOXANTHIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?RIBOFLAVIN"><b>RIBOFLAVIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>0.7 - 1.9 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?SELENIUM"><b>SELENIUM</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?SILICA"><b>SILICA</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>60,000 - 97,000 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?SILICICACID"><b>SILICIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>50,000 - 80,000 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?SILICON"><b>SILICON</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>386 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?SODIUM"><b>SODIUM</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>560 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?TANNICACID"><b>TANNIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?THIAMIN"><b>THIAMIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?THIAMINASE"><b>THIAMINASE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?THYMINE"><b>THYMINE</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?TIN"><b>TIN</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>14 ppm</i></span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?VANILLICACID"><b>VANILLIC-ACID</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?WATER"><b>WATER</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i> <i>786,000 - 937,000 ppm</i> </span></span> </dd><dd><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?ZINC"><b>ZINC</b></a> <i><b>Plant</b></i></span></span> </dd></dl>
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<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;">His website carries this disclaimer:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/warning.html">Disclaimer</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;">The books his website references for the above information are:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Duke, James A. 1992</u></b>. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;">The information above he has published on the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture website.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next to the Tobacco plant, Field Horsetail is the herb containing the highest amount of Nicotine -- which is a very small amount compared to tobacco:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Field Horsetail</b> contains: 0.4 ppm Nicotine in Plant</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: large;">By no means is this one resource exhaustive for providing information about the chemical properties of the horsetail herb. It is just one resource I found interesting. </span></span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-35567631841811444742011-05-17T06:16:00.001-06:002012-04-19T07:56:21.296-06:00Recurring Herb Locations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRCn_k0BeL5aXfQvJSX0I0kon9BIM6i_vtAnDhQVyfP8sS4jWKAn2dDEd9veckU7XDHXrxiurc0UcR2R-vAoDjxBdMJD0MLBaA2Rtpn4_RaIaxc4CSlXRrXRiAT0lhrWtW94BLY6Nv8A/s1600/oldcam+%2528109%2529x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRCn_k0BeL5aXfQvJSX0I0kon9BIM6i_vtAnDhQVyfP8sS4jWKAn2dDEd9veckU7XDHXrxiurc0UcR2R-vAoDjxBdMJD0MLBaA2Rtpn4_RaIaxc4CSlXRrXRiAT0lhrWtW94BLY6Nv8A/s640/oldcam+%2528109%2529x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Returned to an area in the mountains Sunday to see if the horsetail herb has begun to appear where I found a field of it last year. Surprisingly, I didn't find one plant in the field! We've had a cold month of May so plants are late getting started, but I thought for sure I'd at least see some sprouting heads of horsetail in the very spot I found so many last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which goes to show, remember your locations and be patient - I will check back in a few weeks to see if they're appearing, because late May - early June in this region should be prime harvesting time to harvest the horsetail herb.</span>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-66740229205305693482010-12-13T22:06:00.004-07:002012-04-19T07:56:23.219-06:00Harvested Horsetail Herb<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDrpy845Eh8C5Mq5vraBQXkSvDyDgfjeQ6l102Qn7P3dBWMD0jtzzI3BUmmzMqbRcEC0UGo2_mrCg7R2sUci7txLuV60ZkjBGIpmtscJ93X_ylYBeevWXPi06RejHrw-Q3aVr3AkxbVw/s1600/Horsetail2sm.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDrpy845Eh8C5Mq5vraBQXkSvDyDgfjeQ6l102Qn7P3dBWMD0jtzzI3BUmmzMqbRcEC0UGo2_mrCg7R2sUci7txLuV60ZkjBGIpmtscJ93X_ylYBeevWXPi06RejHrw-Q3aVr3AkxbVw/s640/Horsetail2sm.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403126779533597649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3712196851221577251.post-9761480825495445902010-06-02T23:02:00.002-06:002014-04-26T10:13:57.694-06:00Medicinal Benefits of the Horsetail Herb<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #33ccff; font-family: arial;">
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<b><span style="font-size: 130%;">Medicinal Properties of the Horsetail Herb: </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Anti-hemorrhagic / </u><u>Haemostatic / </u><u>styptic properties</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: clots blood -- stops uncontrolled external & internal bleeding (hemorrhage) of wounds, nose, lung, bowel & stomach (ulcers). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Anti-inflammatory</u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> - Acute & chronic edema (swelling/inflammation) of legs & in skin conditions </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Anti-bacterial / anti-microbial / anti-septic / disinfectant</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Anti-oxidant (Free radical scavenging ability)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Anodyne</u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> – relieves & eliminates pain</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Anaemia</u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> - contributes to building of healthy blood cells; increases number of phagocytes in blood. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Bones, Skeletal System; Tissue Repair</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: No other herb in entire plant kingdom is so rich in silicon as is horsetail. Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, Osteoporosis (thinning bones) – increases bone density, Eases pain, rebuilds injured tissue i.e. sprains; strains of ligaments. Facilitates absorption; retention of calcium by body, which nourishes nails, skin, hair, bones, body's connective tissue. Repairs tissue, blood vessels, strengthens & stabilizes bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, lungs, muscles & joints; strengthens enamel of teeth. Tendonitis, fractures, pulled hamstrings, muscle cramps. Horsetail absorbs gold dissolved in water better than most plants. Gold is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Cardiac</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: Helps prevent arosclerosis; guards against fatty deposits in arteries, Improves circulation, treats congestive heart failure (“CHF”). Heart tonic, influences lipid metabolism which benefits cardiovascular problems. Encourages absorption & retention of calcium by body. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Cancer, Bone Cancer; Tumors</u> – <span style="font-weight: normal;">dissolves tumors</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Cough medicine for horses </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Detoxification</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: Removes toxins & heavy metals from body</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Diaphoretic</u> <span style="font-weight: normal;">– induces perspiration</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Diabetes Type II</u> <span style="font-weight: normal;">– lowers blood sugar</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Diuretic</u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> - Horsetail is one of most diuretic species of all plants. Edema (swelling/fluid retention). Eliminates water from body; increases urination up to 30% (useful in treatment of heart; kidney conditions & for weight loss). Dropsy - Accumulation of excess water / swelling of tissues.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Eye Disease; Eyes</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: swelling of eyelids, eye inflammations; corneal disorders, conjunctivitis with external oculopathy; nebula due to deficiency of liver, bloodshot eyes. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Fever</u> <span style="font-weight: normal;">– reduces fever</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Gastrointestina; Digestive</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: bleeding stomach ulcers, diarrhea, dyspepsia (stomach upset/heartburn), stomach acidity. Carminative – Induces </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">expelling gas from stomach or intestines to relieve flatulence or abdominal pain or distension. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">D</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">ysentery</span> - <span style="font-weight: normal;">infection of intestines marked by severe diarrhea</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Galactogogue</u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> - </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">help breast feeding mothers increasee flow of mothers milk</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Gonorrhoea; gleet (mucous discharge from urethra due to gonorrhoea)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Hemopoietic<span style="font-weight: normal;"> – contributes to </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">formation of blood or blood cells</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">haemorrhoids </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Hair</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: Balding, hair loss, Restores luster (shine) to hair, Eliminates excess oil from hair, Keeps hair from turning prematurely grey. Helps promote circulation to scalp, Strengthens hair, very good for split ends. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Eliminates dandruff.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Itch; chronic itching </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Immune System Booster </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Liver</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: jaundice, Hepatoprotective (protects liver; protects against hepatitis) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Menses; Menopause</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: Emmenagogue: menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding; pain), vaginal discharge, edema (menopausal) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Malaria </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Nervine</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: (calms nervousness)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Nails, Hair; Skin</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: Treats most skin conditions. Nail inflammations, brittle nails –improves nail texture; strengthens & tones hair, nails & skin. Creates beautiful, elastic-like skin. Prepares skin for better absorption of a moisturizer. Refreshes & smooths complexion. Eliminates excess oil from skin. Removes soap residue; cellular debris without drying out complexion. Psoriasis, eczema, acne, scars, gangrene. Horsetail is a vulnerary – thus heals sores, wounds, skin ulcers, chilblains. Used topically in cosmetics & shampoos. Beautifies body from inside rather than just altering external appearances. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Oral</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: Teeth, Gum inflammations, bleeding gums, Mouth ulcers, sore throats. In one case, a woman in her 70s took silicon-rich herb horsetail in a tea for several months. When she went to her dentist, he was amazed to find that a number of small cavities had filled in. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Parasites</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: head lice, fleas, mites, parasites; parasite eggs </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Prostate</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: prostate problems; disease - prostate inflammation, benign prostate hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Respiratory Disorders; Lung Disease: lungs, emphysema, fluid in lungs, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Consumption - </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">progressive wasting away of body -- especially from pulmonary TB, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">treats Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), cough, restores damaged pulmonary tissue, bronchitis, inflammation, ulcers; similar problems of respiratory tract. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Hemoptysis - </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">coughing up blood from respiratory tract from severe infections of bronchi or lungs</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Reiter's syndrome </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Glandular disorders</u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> – including thyroid disorders </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><u>Urinary System</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">: treats all conditions; diseases of urinary system (kidneys, bladder, etc.): Dysuria with tenesmic urging to urinate, tonifiess urinary mucous membranes, Albuminuria, urethritis, haemorrhage; Hematuria (blood in urine), cystic ulceration; ulcers in urinary passages. Urinary Tract Infections (“UTIs”); inflammation, Cystitis; Cystic irritation, Calculi - urolithiasis (urinary tract stones of bladder), kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), urinary incontinence; enuresis (nocturnal urinal incontinence or bed-wetting).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Bladder cramps, Xlbuminuria. </span></span><br />
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