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Horsetail Grass
  Horsetail Grass
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Early Medieval herbals indicate Horsetail's extensive use in folk medicine as a diuretic and astringent in general kidney and bladder conditions and edematous conditions of the heart and lungs.





Horsetail Grass can help with the following:
Hormones  Hyperparathyroidism
 Horsetail is rich in minerals and has been used in traditional remedies to support normal bone integrity.

Infections

  Lyme Disease

Mental

  Poor Memory
 Lack of silica in nerve tissues and brain cells can produce poor memory. Supply the body with silica by taking horsetail juice and teas. For two weeks on and two weeks off, take 1 tbsp of juice mornings and evenings or 1 capsule of aqueous horsetail extract daily for two to six months.


KEY
May do some good


GLOSSARY

Astringent
Agent causing contraction, especially after topical application.

Diuretic (Diuretics)
An agent increasing urine flow, causing the kidneys to excrete more than the usual amount of sodium, potassium and water.

Lung (Lungs, Pulmonary)
Organ of the body, located in the chest cavity which is designed to bring oxygen from the air into the blood stream, while also expelling carbon dioxide and other waste gases out of the body. Pulmonary: Related to the lungs.

Mineral (Minerals)
Plays a vital role in regulating many body functions. They act as catalysts in nerve response, muscle contraction and the metabolism of nutrients in foods. They regulate electrolyte balance and hormonal production, and they strengthen skeletal structures.

Tablespoon (Tablespoons, tbsp)
Equivalent to 15cc (15ml).




Last updated: Jun 28, 2008


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