Horsetail extract

Latin Name: Equisetum arvense L.
Used Part: Whole herb
Spec: Silica 1%~7%

Description :

Horsetail (Equistum Arvense L.) an herbal remedy dating back to at least ancient
Roman and Greek medicine, was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and
wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. The name has been derived from
the Latin words equus, that means 'horse' and seta meaning ' bristle'. Hence this
perennial got its name horsetail because it bears a close resemblance to a horse's
tail. This is an ancient herb that grew around 270 million years ago and is related
to the family of ferns. Some other common names for the horsetail herb are
bottlebrush, scouring rush and mare's tail. There are around 15 species of
horsetail and this extractis taken from the common horsetail species also known as
Equisetum arvense.
Equisetum arvenseor common horsetail is a tuberous, hairy rhizome with an erect
stem. It does not have any leaves or flowers. When the stem is fertile, it
resembles an asparagus. The stems wither and begin to turn brown in early summer,
giving way to fresh, green stemsof horsetail. The withered stems, which are hollow,
are gathered to make horsetail extract. There are numerous horsetail extract
benefits both medicinal and cosmetic.

Function: 1.Good action on diuretic and cure kidney disease;
                  2.Prevent osteoporosis;
                

Minimum Order: 1 kilograms

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