Horsetail, a prehistoric plant that delighted some dinosaurs, is very rich in trace elements, especially silica, which gives it numerous benefits.
This plant has not evolved since prehistoric times when it was grazed by dinosaurs, a fact proven by the presence of undigested traces of horsetail in fossilized excrement. Field horsetail, whose botanical name is Equisetum Arvense, also known as mare's tail, is a slender plant that reaches towards the sky and whose stem is very rich in silica.
Used since ancient times, horsetail is a plant with proven multiple benefits. Indeed, a recent scientific study found that damaged bone cells remineralized within 5 days thanks to the intake of horsetail, 54% faster than the controls.
What does horsetail contain?
Rich in trace elements and especially silica, field horsetail is renowned for its remineralizing and diuretic properties. It should not be confused with Japanese horsetail, which resembles mini-bamboo and does not have the same virtues, and could even be toxic.
According to the theory of signatures by Paracelsus, a Renaissance physician, it would heal all the bones of the skeleton in the sense that, once the stem is consumed (and it is the sterile stem that is the richest in silica), they receive a massive supply of silicon.
Often, field horsetail tends to be associated with meadowsweet. Meadowsweet indeed has draining virtues, but also effects equivalent to aspirin, it is even referred to as natural aspirin. It is therefore appropriate to associate it with field horsetail to obtain a potentiated effect on early osteoarthritis.
Horsetail will nourish the cartilage thanks to its naturally sourced silica, which is 100% bioavailable, while meadowsweet will relieve arthritic pain, allowing time for horsetail to act.
Is horsetail effective only with joints?
It is especially useful in the context of strengthening bone tissues (fracture, osteoporosis, etc.), and to support joints, especially in case of early osteoarthritis, but also for gout attacks.
Indeed, natural silica is particularly effective in resolving a gout attack provided that at least 1.5 L of water is consumed per day during the intake.
Finally, it is also recommended for strengthening hair and nails. Hair regains shine and volume, dullness disappears, nails become less brittle and gain in strength.
Where to find horsetail?
The plant can be found everywhere from May, especially in fallow fields that have not received herbicide. Herbalists offer it as well as some pharmacists.
We recommend consuming horsetail in the form of SIPF whose botanical name is Equisetum Arvense. This liquid form preserves all the active principles intact as if it were a freshly harvested plant. Finally, it is important to note that organic horsetail SIPF has no undesirable side effects.