Horsetail Extract

Product Name: Horsetail Extract
Latin name: Equisetum arvense L.
Product source : Whole Herb
Specifications : Silica Acid 7% by UV
CAS NO. : 10193-36-9
Molecular formula : H4O4Si
Molecular weight : 96.11
Appearance: Yellow-brown Powder
 

What is Horsetail Extract?
Horsetail is an herbal supplement that contains the highest known content of silicon of any herb. Because of its silicon content, horsetail is well known in anti-aging beauty aids that are promoted by many of Hollywood's actors and actresses. Horsetail extract will also help you to heal quickly from conditions including sprains and torn ligaments, arthritis, tuberculosis and ulcers, and aid in maintaining healthy hair.

Where will Horsetail Extract used to?
1.Applied in health product and pharmaceutical field
2.It has particular diuretic activity and hemostatic action;
3.It has the function of treating diabetes and Chronic bronchitis
4.Horsetail herb powder can be used as feed addtive
5.Horsetail powder can be used in heath product area
6.Can prevent osteoporosis, Helpful to Arthritis and atherosclerosis.
7.Stop the bleeding of wounds and promote rapid healing 

Facts:
Horsetail is commonly known as bottlebrush, mare's tail, scouring rush and shave grass, and its scientific name is Equisetum arvense. According to Herbs 2000, horsetail is related to plants that were around during the dinosaur era and are believed to have been as tall as 40 feet or more. In the Middle Ages, horsetail clumps were used as scouring pads because of their silicon content.

Benefits:
Clinical European studies have shown that horsetail extract helps mend broken and fractured bones quicker, states Herbs 2000. Horsetail extract will also heal dislocated joints and pulled hamstrings and reduce osteoporosis. Growth and stability of the skeletal system are promoted by using horsetail extract. The German government agency, Commission E, regulates the use of horsetail extract as a diuretic for water retention and to treat urinary tract problems including gravel, according to Flora Health. It is also used externally to treat wounds and prevent infections.

Dosage:
Herbs 2000 recommends that for athletic injuries, take three capsules of horsetail extract daily until the healing process is complete. Horsetail extract that has standardized silica is recommended at 20 to 30 mg of silica daily, or 8 to 11 mg of silica per capsule, Flora Health says. For external use, 10 teaspoons of powdered horsetail extract is infused in about 1 quart of water.