

Horsetail herb
Herbs
Scientific name: Equiseti herba
Synonyms: Field horsetail, horsetail, horsetail, pitcher, fir, horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Origin of the plant: China, temperate zones of the northern hemisphere
Characteristics: The main shoot is hollow and has longitudinal ribs. All nodes on the main and side shoots are covered by dry-skinned leaf sheaths.

Application and preparation
Horsetail herb
Application
Internally: for existing edema or edema that has occurred after injuries, to flush the urinary tract and for kidney grit. External: For supportive treatment of poorly healing wounds.
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Effect
Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, blood purifying
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Tea making
2 teaspoons (approx. 2 g) full of horsetail herb are poured over with boiling water (approx. 150 ml) and after about 10 to 15 minutes, if necessary, passed through a tea strainer.
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Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed, three times a day
drank a cup.
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Hints
If there is water retention due to restricted heart or kidney activity, flushing therapy is not suitable.
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Included in:
Horsetail herb – PZN 02196527
Bladder and kidney tea – PZN 03962225
