
Horsetail Extract
19What Is Horsetail Extract (Equisetum arvense)?
Horsetail extract (Equisetum arvense) comes from a unique type of grass plant in the Equisetaceae family, the only family of plants that reproduce using spores rather than seeds. Horsetail is a living fossil, being the only living genus of the entire class Equisetopsida in the world. Equisetopsida dominated the forests of the late Paleozoic era. Horsetail contains large amounts of silica, which give it an abrasive texture. Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples for a variety of uses ranging from sandpaper to folk remedies.
Horsetail Extract (Equisetum arvense) Benefits †
Horsetail extract (Equisetum arvense) is most commonly used to help fortify the bones. Horsetail extract is rich in antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory properties. It may also act as a diuretic.
- Rich in silica content
- Loaded with antioxidants
- Fortifies the bones
- Natural anti-inflammatory properties
- Has diuretic properties
- Contributes to overall health & wellness