Harvested Horsetail Herb

Medicinal Benefits of the Horsetail Herb

Medicinal Properties of the Horsetail Herb: 

Anti-hemorrhagic / Haemostatic / styptic properties: clots blood -- stops uncontrolled external & internal bleeding (hemorrhage) of wounds, nose, lung, bowel & stomach (ulcers). 

Anti-inflammatory - Acute & chronic edema (swelling/inflammation) of legs & in skin conditions 

Astringent 

Anti-bacterial / anti-microbial / anti-septic / disinfectant

Anti-oxidant (Free radical scavenging ability)

Anodyne – relieves & eliminates pain

Anaemia - contributes to building of healthy blood cells; increases number of phagocytes in blood. 

Bones, Skeletal System; Tissue Repair: 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.

Cardiac: 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. 

Cancer, Bone Cancer; Tumors – dissolves tumors
 

Cough medicine for horses 

Detoxification: Removes toxins & heavy metals from body

Diaphoretic – induces perspiration

Diabetes Type II – lowers blood sugar

Diuretic - 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.

Eye Disease; Eyes: swelling of eyelids, eye inflammations; corneal disorders, conjunctivitis with external oculopathy; nebula due to deficiency of liver, bloodshot eyes. 

Fever – reduces fever

Flu

Gastrointestina; Digestive: bleeding stomach ulcers, diarrhea, dyspepsia (stomach upset/heartburn), stomach acidity. Carminative – Induces expelling gas from stomach or intestines to relieve flatulence or abdominal pain or distension. 

Dysentery - infection of intestines marked by severe diarrhea

Galactogogue - help breast feeding mothers increasee flow of mothers milk

Gout 

Gonorrhoea; gleet (mucous discharge from urethra due to gonorrhoea)

Hemopoietic – contributes to formation of blood or blood cells

haemorrhoids 

Hair: 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. 

Eliminates dandruff.

Itch; chronic itching 

Immune System Booster 

Liver: jaundice, Hepatoprotective (protects liver; protects against hepatitis) 

Menses; Menopause: Emmenagogue: menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding; pain), vaginal discharge, edema (menopausal) 

Malaria 

Nervine: (calms nervousness)

Nails, Hair; Skin: 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. 

Oral: 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. 

Parasites: head lice, fleas, mites, parasites; parasite eggs 

Prostate: prostate problems; disease - prostate inflammation, benign prostate hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). 

Respiratory Disorders; Lung Disease: lungs, emphysema, fluid in lungs, 
Consumption - progressive wasting away of body -- especially from pulmonary TB, treats Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), cough, restores damaged pulmonary tissue, bronchitis, inflammation, ulcers; similar problems of respiratory tract. 
Hemoptysis - coughing up blood from respiratory tract from severe infections of bronchi or lungs

Reiter's syndrome 

Glandular disorders – including thyroid disorders 

Urinary System: 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).

Bladder cramps, Xlbuminuria. 

Weight Loss