HORSETAIL
| HEERMOES, Equisetum arvense |
| Parts used: Stems |
Constituents: Saponin, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Phytosterols, Silicic
acid, Vitamins, Pantothenic acid
Minerals; Silica, selenium, copper, manganese, sodium,
cobalt, iron, iodine, potassium |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Astringent
Anti-haemorrhagic |
Haemoptysis, cystitis, haematuria, enuresis, prostatic enlargement,
prostatitis, incontinence, urethritis |
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Prophylactic |
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Diuretic |
Oedema associated with menopause or arthritis causing a mild leucocytosis |
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Styptic |
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Vulnerary |
BHP specific, for Inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostrate gland, Urinary incontinence and enuresis in children (strengthens urinary system) |
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Herbal extract,
15-45mL per week |
| Energetics: Cooling, sweet, bitter, astringent |
| Meridians: kidney, bladder, lungs, liver, large intestine |
| Caution: Toxic to cattle |
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