Field horsetail

INCI	Equisetum arvense
Other names	Equisetum arvense Leaf Extract, přeslice, duvok, chvost, šmirglová tráva
We use in our products	horsetail extract, horsetail herb

Description

Horsetail is a spore-bearing herb that can grow up to 70 cm tall, found in lowland and mountainous areas across almost all of Europe and Asia, except for the tropics, as well as in much of North America, New Zealand, and southern Africa. Horsetail can be found in plowed fields, along the embankments of transport routes, and on slopes. It contains primarily silica, which has healing properties, along with flavonoids, saponins, equisetonin, equisetum acid, derivatives of caffeic acid, bitter compounds, tannins, resin, organic acids, fats, and flobafen. Horsetail is most commonly prepared as tea or macerate.

Harvesting period: June - September.

Effects and Use

Field horsetail has anti-inflammatory, cleansing, antioxidant, and moisturizing effects. It is particularly suitable for dry, mature skin and hair. It helps against itching, rashes, and eczema. It regulates sebum production and supports the elasticity and firmness of the skin. In hair care, it helps to remove dandruff, stimulates hair growth, and prevents hair loss.

When taken internally, it has significant healing properties, such as stopping bleeding, positively affecting kidney issues or rheumatic symptoms, hemorrhoids, oral cavity inflammations, etc. Caution - it can be easily confused with marsh horsetail, which is toxic!

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