Horsetail Herb
Some Interesting Facts about the Horsetail Herb
Some herbs are used for specific ailments while others, such as the horsetail herb, are beneficial for multiple uses. This amazing herb can be useful for many different applications; medical, cosmetic and household.
The horsetail herb is a perennial plant that contains the highest concentration of silicon of any other species of plant life. It is this very silicon that gives the horsetail herb numerous beneficial properties that enables it to be used in a wide variety of methods, which has been done for centuries all over the world.
This herb has roots in ancient history which grew throughout the years as more and more uses of the plant were discovered. An ancestor of this plant has been determined to have been present in prehistoric days, with heights attaining a whopping 40 feet or more; meeting the needs of feeding towering dinosaurs, no doubt. During the Middle Ages, the horsetail herb was used as a household aid; its silicon properties were found to be extremely useful in scouring iron cooking pans and the familiar pewter dishware of the period.
At some unknown point in history, it was discovered that the high silicon content of the horsetail herb was beneficial in medical use as well. Again, its properties enabled it to be used to treat a variety of medical ailments, both internally and externally. It is probably best known for its use as a mild diuretic, assisting in urinary tract functions. In that same vein, horsetail herb is provides a healing effect on urinary tract irritation and infections. This herb has many other facets, however, making it an invaluable asset.
The versatile horsetail herb has been found to be very beneficial in the following conditions:
**Reducing hemorrhaging and heavy bleeding from reproductive organs.
**Promoting healthy function of the kidneys
**Treats bedwetting and incontinence
**Heals inflammation and ulcers of the stomach
**Treats dull hair and brittle nails
**Treats anemia
**Aids in calcium absorption in the body
**Assists in healing of cuts and wounds to the skin
**Treats eczema and other skin conditions
**Treats mouth ulcers, sore throats and bleeding gums
**Treats arthritis
In days past, the horsetail herb was even used in the treatment of tuberculosis, reducing the bleeding that accompanied continual coughing. It is largely due to the silicon content of this plant that creates its effectiveness in treating so many disorders. The silicon is deemed to be extremely safe and is easily absorbed by the human body when used in the recommended doses.
As many of nature’s wonders do, the horsetail herb grows very well in most areas, and can be found in North America, Asia and Europe. A natural plant with amazingly diverse properties, horsetail herb has to be one of the few herbs with so many uses.