The Horsetail is a medicinal plant, also known as Horsetail, Horsetail or Cola-de-caballo, much used as a home remedy to stop bleeding and heavy menses, for example.
Its scientific name is Equisetum arvense and can be bought in natural products stores and some manipulation pharmacies.
Horsetail tea is a great diuretic and so can help you lose weight and fight bloating.
What is the horsetail for?
The Horsetail serves to complement the treatment of tuberculosis, nephritis, cystitis, heavy menstrual periods, nose bleeds, bleeding in the stomach, hair loss, rheumatism, gout, arthritis, ulcers, chilblains and urinary infections.
Horsetail Properties
The properties of Horsetail include its astringent, anti-inflammatory, healing, diuretic, antihypertensive, anti-hemorrhagic, remineralizing, antirheumatic, digestive and antidiarrheal action.
How to use Horsetail
The used part of the Horsetail is its dry stem for making tea, baths and poultices, for example.
- Kidney tea for kidney problems: Put 1 tablespoon of Horsetail in 1 cup of water and let stand for 5 minutes. Then strain and drink up to 3 cups a day;
- Bath for rheumatism: Place 3 handfuls of dried stalks in bath water and remain swollen in water for 5 to 10 minutes. Then wash the skin normally.
Check out a way to use this plant: Tea for cystitis
Horsetail Side Effects
No side effects of Horsetail were found.
Contraindications of Horsetail
Horsetail is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, as well as for patients with heart or kidney failure.
