100 Capsules  350 mg

 HORSETAIL (Equisetum arvense).  Also known as Shavegrass. Horsetail is a descendant of giant fernlike plants that covered the earth some 200 million years ago.  It has two distinctive types of stems.  One variety of stem grows early in spring and looks like asparagus. The mature form of the Herb has branched, feathery stems that look like a horse's tail.  The other variety sends up hollow, jointed, leafless bamboolike stalks that reach six feet in length. At the top are spore-bearing structures that resemble horsetails.  This plant is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere.  The aerial (aboveground) parts of the non-fruiting stems are used in herbal medicine and can be eaten as a vegetable.
     Benefits:  Horsetail is used for bones, flesh, cartilage, digestion, kidneys, blood, prostate disorder, heart and lungs.  It is beneficial in urinary tract disorders, especially lower tract infections and bedwetting.  Aids in coagulation and helps decrease bleeding. A decoction applied externally will stop bleeding of wounds and heal them. As a diuretic for kidney problems, cancer, dissolves tumors, glandular disorders, dropsy and to increase blood circulation.  Also for brittle nails
     It is found to be very high in silica and selenium, which is essential for healing bones and keeping the arteries clean. Fractures will heal faster when taking horsetail.  Also strengthens connective tissue and combats arthritis and rheumatic conditions.  Silicon is a vital component for bone and cartilage formation.
     It contains flavonoids for strengthening the capillaries.  It has cleansing properties and is beneficial for healthy blood cells and circulation.  Contains Vitamin E, which also aids the arteries and heart.  And is essential for selenium absorption.  The silica in horsetail seems to facilitate the use of calcium and is known to have antibiotic properties and contributes to the overall healing process.  It is also known to strengthen the hair and nails. Also contains PABA, pantothenic acid, manganese, some sodium, iron and iodine.
     Considerations for use: Men who have prostate cancer should avoid horsetail since it is a concentrated source of beta-sitosterol and campesterol, which have been shown to encourage the growth of cancer cells in laboratory test.  You should not take horsetail if you are pregnant or nursing.  The Herb's high selenium content can cause birth defects.  You should not give horsetail to a child under two years of age.  People with cardiac disease or high blood pressure should use horsetail only under a physician's care.  Do not take internally for an extended period of time and do not exceed the recommended dosage.  Extended use may cause kidney or heart damage.

       Information presented here is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or treat diseases.  Always consult with a health care practitioner for any serious problems or before
deciding on any course of treatment.