{"id":8716150374635,"title":"Horsetail \/ Shavegrass 1\/2 lb","handle":"horsetail-shavegrass","description":"\u003cp\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 can, also, be sprinkled over cooked vegetables, pasta and other foods.  And, it may be encapsulated as a dietary supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eHorsetail tea is made from the medicinal plant from the \u003cem\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e species. It is 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, horsetail can also be used to help with treatment of kidney stones and urinary tract infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\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 horsetail as 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 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-nutrition\/is-silicon-dioxide-in-supplements-safe\"\u003esilica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e stand out.  Horsetail  has numerous minerals - Silicic acids and silicates, Potassium, Sulphur, Manganese, and Magnesium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 horsetail’s potential benefits for skin, nails, hair, and bones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e also include scouring rush, bottle brush, and shavegrass.  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e is considered a nutritious herb and is usually decocted as horsetail tea and infused into herbal vinegars and tonics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorsetail (\u003cem\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e) is an herbal remedy that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times.  It 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it has several diverse health benefits, horsetail use 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; 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It is 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, horsetail can also be used to help with treatment of kidney stones and urinary tract infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\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 horsetail as 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 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-nutrition\/is-silicon-dioxide-in-supplements-safe\"\u003esilica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e stand out.  Horsetail  has numerous minerals - Silicic acids and silicates, Potassium, Sulphur, Manganese, and Magnesium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 horsetail’s potential benefits for skin, nails, hair, and bones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e also include scouring rush, bottle brush, and shavegrass.  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e is considered a nutritious herb and is usually decocted as horsetail tea and infused into herbal vinegars and tonics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorsetail (\u003cem\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e) is an herbal remedy that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times.  It 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it has several diverse health benefits, horsetail use 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" face=\"helvetica,arial,sans-serif\" size=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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"}