Horsetail extract

Horsetail is a member of the Equisetaceae family and is actually a “living fossil”. Horsetail has been a herbal remedy for centuries. It is a stem that resembles a horse’s tail, hence the name. Horsetail is commonly found in North America as well as temperate areas of Asia and Europe. Horsetail has the highest amount of silica in the plant kingdom. It has healing properties. It can be used for treatment inflammation, cooling fevers, for fluid retention, to heal skin conditions. It can also be used as agent for strengthen hair and nails. It also contains calcium, iron, manganese and antioxidants. Besides being an antioxidant. horsetail is also an antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory herb.