Horsetail Extract

Horsetail Extract

Latin name: Equisetum arvense L.

Department: Equisetaceae

The genus: the genus Equisetum

Use of the site : the stem

Introduction:

Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense ), is a history of their use at least dates back to ancient Rome and Greece, herbs, is traditionally used for hemostasis, treatment of ulcers and wounds and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis with kidney disease. Horsetail ( Equisetum ) the name may be split into two Latin roots, Equus, meaning " horse ", and seta, meaning " mane ". Today, horsetail still has medicinal value. The stems of the plant contain a large amount of organic silicon and silicic acid, which contribute to the repair of fractures and the formation of collagen in this category found in connective tissue, skin, bone, cartilage and ligaments in the important protein. Horsetail is also used in the treatment of urinary system infection, kidney and bladder stones, and as the local treatment of burns and trauma.

Function:

Diuresis and renal problems horsetail is most famous as a mild diuretic usage ( " drain " ) in order to increase urination and reduce edema, and as a variety of bladder and kidney problems ( including kidney stones and bladder infections ) drug treatment. Horsetail on urinary and reproductive system is a kind of excellent convergence agent, because of its high content of silicone and can reduce the bleeding and wound treatment. Also in the treatment of incontinence and Equisetum children wet the bed has a high value. It is considered to be inflammatory or benign enlargement of prostate specific.

2 osteoporosis silicon, this kind of essential elements, the content is very high in equisetum. Silicon is the body the appropriate use of calcium element necessary. Many people diagnosed with a lack of calcium is not actually deficient in calcium, they are actually daily dietary deficiency of siliceous calcium is not the body so the appropriate use of and the formation of precipitation. So some experts put the bones and cartilage formation of silicon is a necessary ingredient. It pointed out that the horsetail may prevent osteoporosis.

3 arthritis and atherosclerosis horsetail by high content may help to explain the in arthritis and arterial sclerosis therapeutic aspects of use, because the joints and artery tissues are rich in silicon.

4 nail embrittlement anecdotal reports in the treatment of nail embrittlement horsetail may be applied. This may be because of their high content of silicic acid and silicate, which can supply about 2 to 3% of the elemental silicon.

5 treatment of the wound can be internal or external accounts to reduce inflammation and promote wound healing. The treatment of wounds, strengthen the connective tissue is very effective, at the same time because its astringent hemostatic properties which also contributes to the bleeding ulcer healing. But should be avoided and antihypertensive drugs and clothing. Safety : from plant Horsetail Extract drug basically is considered to be safe. However, when patients have died of heart or kidney problems due to edema, should avoid taking horsetail.

Dose : the oral horsetail products should be a suitable amount of fluid delivery service. General recommended daily dose for 500-800mg standard 7% horsetail silicone ( equivalent to 2 to 3 grams of dried Horsetail Herb ), hot standby, in between meals to take.

Chemical composition: horsetail extract containing standard 7% silicate.