Horsetail is a plant that is used to improve the resistance of connective tissue: it provides elasticity and resistance to joints in case of rheumatic conditions. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Thanks to its richness and composition in equisetonin and the mineral potassium, it is one of the plants with the greatest diuretic effect to eliminate excess fluid that accumulates without side effects, useful to reduce edematous states since it eliminates salts (chlorides), and therefore, this plant is adapted for people with kidney problems. It also attenuates water retention phenomena and has hemostatic activity. It also owes this property to its components: caffeic acid, ascorbic acid, calcium and magnesium.
In addition, this plant is rich in silica, which is a precursor to collagen, ideal for skin, bones, muscles, tendons... On the other hand, it is a good antioxidant and skin nutrient. Its silica content is optimal for its remineralizing action, useful in cases of mineral deficiency, in states of weakness and to combat hair loss and brittle nails.
The Calcium that occurs in abundance makes it suitable for remineralizing the bone.
- Other functions: haemostatic, elimination of excess uric acid...
