Horsetail, bulk dried herb

Parts used: young  stems  per half ounce Botanical Name: Equisetum arvense Common Names: Shavegrass, Scouring Rush, Bottlebrush, Snake Grass Herbal Energetics: Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Flavor: slightly bitter, salty Herbal Actions: Astringent Diuretic Hemostatic (stops bleeding) Anti-inflammatory Nutritive Vulnerary (wound healing) Organ Affinities: Urinary system (kidneys and bladder) Skeletal system (bones and connective tissues) Skin, Hair and nails Uses: Bone and Connective Tissue Health: Horsetail is rich in silica, a mineral essential for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones, cartilage, and connective tissues. It is often used to support bone density, strengthen nails, and promote healthy hair growth. Horsetail can be beneficial for conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and other issues related to connective tissue. Urinary Tract Health: Horsetail’s diuretic and astringent properties make it effective in treating urinary tract infection