HerbHorsetail
Limited evidence suggests horsetail may have diuretic effects and support brittle nail health. More research is needed to confirm other traditional uses and safety.
Benefits
- Diuretic
- astringent
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- bone and connective tissue support
- wound healing
Key compounds
Silicasilicic acidssaponins (equisetonin)flavone glycosides (isoquercitrinequisetringaluteolin)beta-sitosterolcampesterolisofucosterolnicotine (trace)manganesepotassiumsulfurmagnesiumisopentenyladenosine
May help with
- Traditionally used as a diuretic
- for kidney and bladder ailments
- to stop bleeding
- stimulate wound healing
- and for tuberculosis and bone health.
Best for these goals
Diureticastringentanti-inflammatoryantioxidantbone and connective tissue supportwound healing
How to use it
Teas, dietary supplements (capsules, liquid extract), topical ointments
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Possibly unsafe long-term due to thiaminase; contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, alcoholism, thiamine deficiency, heart/kidney/liver problems, low potassium, and electrolyte imbalance. Allergic reactions possible. | Interactions: May interact with diuretics, lithium, and diabetes medications; potential to worsen thiamine deficiency and affect HIV/AIDS medications.
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