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The horsetail is one of the oldest plants in the world. It is very common in Poland. Although there are several varieties of this plant, only the field horsetail is so widely used in herbal medicine and cosmetology. The plant is found almost everywhere in Europe, North Africa, North America and parts of Asia. The beneficial effects of horsetail on the skin, hair and nails have been known for a long time. Tablets, infusions, shampoos and other preparations containing horsetail are true allies of women in caring for their beauty. But not only that – horsetail has anti-haemorrhagic properties, so it is recommended for women who are menstruating profusely. Horsetail contains many valuable ingredients, such as polyphenols (flavonoids, saponins, tannins, organic acids, plant sterols).
Horsetail – properties, indications, contraindications
Horsetail it contains the most easily absorbable silica among medicinal plants, as well as iron, manganese, cobalt, potassium, calcium and phosphorus salts. It is the silicon compounds that have such a beneficial effect on the youthful appearance of our skin, hair and nails. Horsetail it also contains vitamin C and organic acids (silicic, malic, ascorbic, oxalic). It has a diuretic effect, cleans the body of harmful metabolic products, so it can be used in some diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract.
You can now buy Kidneys on Medonet Market – a liquid supplement that contains, among others, field horsetail and has a beneficial effect on the urinary tract. You can also find field horsetail in Harmonia Beauty – Pharmovit liquid supplement, which not only has a positive effect on the skin, hair and nails, but also reduces the feeling of fatigue and weariness.
Field horsetail indications
The herb and preparations with its content have many medicinal indications:
- supplement the deficiency of micronutrients,
- has a positive effect on the condition of connective tissue and bones,
- supports the work of the liver, detoxifies,
- helps with neuralgia and arthritic pain,
- prevents atherosclerosis,
- lowers blood pressure,
- perfect for skin, hair and nail care,
- reduces foot sweating,
- helps to stop bleeding – therefore recommended for heavy menstruation, rectal varices, colon ulcers, gastric and duodenal ulcers,
- supportive in diseases of the kidneys and urinary system (try Cleansing drops with nettle, field horsetail and rosehip).
You can buy EKO horsetail herb for tea brewing at Medonet Market.
It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking herbal preparations, because the selection of an appropriate herbal preparation requires as much knowledge as in the case of a chemical preparation. It should be remembered that these types of preparations may interact with the medications taken, posing a threat to our health. Some herbal preparations can have a very strong effect, therefore all recommendations and restrictions provided by the manufacturer should be followed. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must exercise particular caution when using them.
Are you considering supplementing with preparations containing horsetail? You don’t know if you can include it in your diet? Use an online consultation with a doctor. You will quickly get advice and an e-Prescription.
Also try cosmetics with the addition of horsetail extract, such as the Sylveco cleansing face scrub, ideal for oily skin and enlarged pores.
Contraindications to the use of horsetail:
- heart and kidney problems,
- glomerulonephritis,
- gout
- you need to be careful during pregnancy and lactation.
Long-term consumption of preparations with horsetail or drinking horsetail tea may contribute to vitamin B1 deficiency. Therefore, while taking horsetail constantly, you need to take a monthly break every few months or take supplements with vitamin B1.
If there are no contraindications to the use of horsetail preparations, order Organic Mineral Complex Viridian – a supplement that comprehensively strengthens the body and supports the functioning of various systems, including the digestive and immune systems.
Horsetail interactions with drugs
Caution should be exercised by people taking digoxin (possibility of hypokalemia), diuretics (possibility of dehydration and hypokalemia), lithium (excessive accumulation of lithium in the body).
Field horsetail on the hair
Field horsetail has a number of beneficial properties for the hair. Of course, it is present in cosmetics such as shampoos, conditioners, mists, masks, but the plant extracts added to them do not contain all the properties of horsetail. You can make an infusion of horsetail yourself and use home remedies. Horsetail works against greasy hair, dandruff, strengthens, prevents splitting, and prevents hair loss.
We recommend an intensively regenerating horsetail shampoo, which supports hair growth, strengthens the bulbs, prevents hair loss and facilitates detangling the hair. At Medonet Market, you can also buy Bioherba’s nettle and horsetail hair lotion, which is convenient to use and effectively improves the condition of your hair.
If you want to strengthen your hair, you can also try a liquid dietary supplement with collagen, nettle and horsetail, which also works on the skin and nails.
Field horsetail can also be used on the skin. We recommend a normalizing face cleansing gel and a tonic from the same series from the Vianek company, intended for oily skin.
Field horsetail – tablets
Horsetail supplement in tablets it affects the skin, which becomes firmer, the hair is strengthened, shiny and healthy, and the nails do not break or split. It also supports the urinary system. Prophylactically, you should take 1 tablet of the supplement a day. You can order 440 mg field horsetail for hair, skin and nails in an easily digestible form at Medonet Market.
Field horsetail is also one of the ingredients of herbal mixtures for drinking and external use, which have a positive effect on the condition of the hair and skin. We recommend, among others A herbal beautifying blend available in packages with a capacity of 200 g.