Horsetail—bitter diuretic
Systems affected: urinary, digestive
AKA shave grass, bottlebrush, pewterwort

Nutrients: high in Chromium, calcium, fiber, iron, silicon and vitamin A

*Cure for gout, and other joint inflammations
*Induces perspiration during high fever
*Corrects bladder problems (urinary tract astringent)
*Used as diuretic and to control incontinence
*Including childhood enuresis
*Eye treatment esp. for conjunctivitis and inflammation of lachrymal ducts
*Apply externally to treat hemorrhoids and anal fissures
*Treat menstrual clots
*Treats tumors
* Tones organs of urinary tract and soothes bladder
*Tighten inflamed epithelial tissues w/ tannins and purge urinary tract of toxins
*Flavonoids present exert a spasmolytic action on the smooth muscles to ease painful spasms often associated w/ UTI’s.
*Can use topically to heal wounds and as an eyewash
*VERY high in Silicon—used in tinctures as a skeletal strengthening formula
It's been said that Horsetail and liquid dulse can grow teeth