HORSETAIL
(Esquisetum arvense)

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prele.jpg Common hardy perennial growing from 0,20 to 0,50 m which one uses whole.

Horsetail is a natural mineralizing, it contains easily assimilable silica. It helps to regenerate conjunctive tissues by improving their resistance and their elasticity, it stops nosebleed and is effective in case of cystitis.
Also : Gout, lithiasis, metroragia, haemorrhage.
In external use : Wounds, mouth ulcers, psoriasis, stretch marks, varixes ulcers, eczema, pruritus, care of the hair.


One can eat young growths in salads.

Decoction : One handful for one liter of water, make it boil 2 minutes then let infuse 10 minutes, drink at will.

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