Description
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Dried horsetail (Equisetum arvense) can be used as a skin, hair, and nail conditioner. Its astringent and diuretic properties help with inflammation and enlargement of prostate, pain of rheumatism and gout.
500g of dried horsetail can be used in a cup of boiling water to make a tea, or 100g can be steeped in hot water for an hour to make a bath additive for rheumatic pain and chilblains. Horsetail should not be taken during pregnancy.
Dried Horsetail can be used as a skin, hair and nail conditioner. Its astringent and diuretic properties help with inflammation and enlargement of prostate, pain of rheumatism and gout.
Sizes: 200g, 500g, 1kg.
USES & BENEFITS
As a tea: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoonful's of herb. Let it stand for 15-20 min. Strain and drink 3 times a day.
For a bath: Steep 100g in hot water for an hour. Add to bath water for rheumatic pain and chilblains.
WARNINGS
Avoid using during pregnancy.
You should always consult a naturopath or medical practitioner before taking herbal supplements.