{"id":8716150374635,"title":"Horsetail \/ Shavegrass 1\/2 lb","handle":"horsetail-shavegrass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e include scouring rush, bottle brush, and shavegrass.  \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e:  \u003cem\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003eIt is considered a nutritious herb and is usually decocted as \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail\u003c\/strong\u003e tea and infused into herbal vinegars and tonics.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail Tea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis very commonly used as a home remedy to treat fluid retention, for weight loss, and to strengthen the bones.  Due to its anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects, \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ecan also be used to help with treatment of kidney stones and urinary tract infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps to decrease blood pressure due to its diuretic effect, which increases the elimination of fluid from the body.  This results in a reduction is fluid in the blood vessels, which also decreases the force at which the heart has to against to pump blood, decreasing blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps with weight loss due to its composition of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, detox substances and diuretics, like flavonoids and caffeic acid.  These substances help  to burn localized fat and help with the elimination of fluids that can cause weight gain.  In addition, caffeic acid found in horsetail has a thermogenic effect, which helps to boost metabolism and burn fat, ultimately leading to weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome studies show that horsetail contains essential oils like thymol and cineole, which are able to eliminate fungi (especially skin fungus, like \u003cem\u003eCandida sp\u003c\/em\u003e.) and bacteria like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewhich causes urinary infections, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich causes lung, skin and bone infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn herbal remedy that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e), was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems.  The name \u003cem\u003eEquisetum\u003c\/em\u003e is derived from the Latin roots \u003cem\u003eequus\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"horse,\" and \u003cem\u003eseta\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"bristle.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003eis mostly consumed in the form of tea, which is made by steeping the dried herb in hot water.  It makes a warm, relaxing drink with a mild, herbaceous aroma and is caffeine-free.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prodOverviewDetail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 2 tsp. of herb.  Cover and steep 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.  Drink up to 2 cups per day, ideally after the first meal of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea should not be used for more than 7 days in a row to prevent dehydration and the elimination of essential minerals in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ecan, also, be sprinkled over cooked vegetables, pasta and other foods.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003econtains silicon, which helps strengthen bone.  For that reason, some practitioners recommend \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003eas a treatment for osteoporosis.  It is also used as a diuretic, and as an ingredient in some cosmetics.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe plant contains numerous beneficial compounds that give it multiple health-promoting effects.  Of these, antioxidants and silica \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003estand out.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAntioxidants are molecules that protect your body from the effects of free radicals that can cause cell damage.  Silica is a compound made up of silicon and oxygen and is believed to be responsible for \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail’s \u003c\/strong\u003epotential benefits for skin, nails, hair, and bones.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eIn addition, some lab studies show that \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ecan prevent the breakdown of bones and actually stimulate their growth and regeneration.  This prevents the development of illnesses like osteoporosis, osteopenia and Ricketts, for example. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the most abundant natural sources of silica in the plant kingdom, as well as containing numerous minerals -- calcium, potassium,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eulphur, manganese, and magnesium. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it has several diverse health benefits, \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003euse can also cause side effects, especially if it is used in high doses or continuously for over a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; 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font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e include scouring rush, bottle brush, and shavegrass.  \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e:  \u003cem\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003eIt is considered a nutritious herb and is usually decocted as \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail\u003c\/strong\u003e tea and infused into herbal vinegars and tonics.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail Tea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis very commonly used as a home remedy to treat fluid retention, for weight loss, and to strengthen the bones.  Due to its anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects, \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ecan also be used to help with treatment of kidney stones and urinary tract infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps to decrease blood pressure due to its diuretic effect, which increases the elimination of fluid from the body.  This results in a reduction is fluid in the blood vessels, which also decreases the force at which the heart has to against to pump blood, decreasing blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps with weight loss due to its composition of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, detox substances and diuretics, like flavonoids and caffeic acid.  These substances help  to burn localized fat and help with the elimination of fluids that can cause weight gain.  In addition, caffeic acid found in horsetail has a thermogenic effect, which helps to boost metabolism and burn fat, ultimately leading to weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome studies show that horsetail contains essential oils like thymol and cineole, which are able to eliminate fungi (especially skin fungus, like \u003cem\u003eCandida sp\u003c\/em\u003e.) and bacteria like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewhich causes urinary infections, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich causes lung, skin and bone infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn herbal remedy that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e), was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems.  The name \u003cem\u003eEquisetum\u003c\/em\u003e is derived from the Latin roots \u003cem\u003eequus\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"horse,\" and \u003cem\u003eseta\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"bristle.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003eis mostly consumed in the form of tea, which is made by steeping the dried herb in hot water.  It makes a warm, relaxing drink with a mild, herbaceous aroma and is caffeine-free.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prodOverviewDetail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 2 tsp. of herb.  Cover and steep 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.  Drink up to 2 cups per day, ideally after the first meal of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea should not be used for more than 7 days in a row to prevent dehydration and the elimination of essential minerals in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ecan, also, be sprinkled over cooked vegetables, pasta and other foods.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003econtains silicon, which helps strengthen bone.  For that reason, some practitioners recommend \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003eas a treatment for osteoporosis.  It is also used as a diuretic, and as an ingredient in some cosmetics.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe plant contains numerous beneficial compounds that give it multiple health-promoting effects.  Of these, antioxidants and silica \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003estand out.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAntioxidants are molecules that protect your body from the effects of free radicals that can cause cell damage.  Silica is a compound made up of silicon and oxygen and is believed to be responsible for \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail’s \u003c\/strong\u003epotential benefits for skin, nails, hair, and bones.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eIn addition, some lab studies show that \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003ecan prevent the breakdown of bones and actually stimulate their growth and regeneration.  This prevents the development of illnesses like osteoporosis, osteopenia and Ricketts, for example. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the most abundant natural sources of silica in the plant kingdom, as well as containing numerous minerals -- calcium, potassium,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eulphur, manganese, and magnesium. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it has several diverse health benefits, \u003cstrong\u003eHorsetail \u003c\/strong\u003euse can also cause side effects, especially if it is used in high doses or continuously for over a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\"\u003eNot for use in persons with kidney disease.  We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e"}