Horsetail Herb (Shavegrass)

• Diuretic Effect to help with edema 💦
• Used to help with Kidney Stones 🍄

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• Horsetail herb is rich in silica, which is essential for healthy bones, skin, hair, and nails. It can also improve the elasticity and texture of the skin.
• It has diuretic properties, which means it can help increase urine output and flush out toxins from the body. This makes it useful for urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and edema.
• Horsetail herb has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help reduce inflammation in the body and protect against oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
• Some studies suggest that horsetail herb may have antimicrobial properties that could help fight bacterial and fungal infections.
• Horsetail herb has been used traditionally to improve respiratory health, alleviate coughs and colds, and support overall immune function.

Sources:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6124481/
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323059
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5586161/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25824450/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3350409/