| Scientific: | Equisetum arvense |
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| Other: | Horsetail |
| Family: | Equisetaceae |
Urinary
• urinary tract infections (adjunctive herb)
• interstitial cystitis
• urolithiasis
• urinary incontinence
• enuresis
Musculoskeletal
• connective tissue problems (hair, nails, tendons, ligaments)
• chronic tendonitis
• chronic bursitis
Other
• chilblains
• brittle fingernails (onychorrhexis )
• Astringent
• Diuretic
• Vulnerary
• Saponins
• Silica
• Mucilage
• Tincture (1:5 in 25% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% EtOH): 1-3 ml tid
• Decoction (dried herb): 1-2 tsp tid
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
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Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002
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