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Horsetail | Prêle des champs

Horsetail

Alternative Name:

Equisetum arvense

Horsetail is perennial herb that belongs to the Equisetaceae family. It is native to North America, Europe and Asia and can be found in moist and marshy areas.

Horesetail has a hardy plant that has a long history of medicinal use dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used as a diuretic, astringent, and tonic to remedy various health concerns.

The herb is particularly rich in silica and other minerals, making it useful for the treatment of urinary tract problems, wound healing, bone health, respiratory problems, and for skin, hair and nail health.

Products that use this herb

Horsetail

Horsetail

A diuretic

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UTI Clear

UTI Clear

To help relieve benign urinary tract infection

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