Last Updated: 18 September 2022
Figure 1. The Equisetum arvense plant.
Equisetum arvense is the scientific name for the field Horsetail or common Horsetail plant. Equisetum arvense is an herbaceous perennial plant native throughout the arctic and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Equisetum arvense contains several substances that may be used medicinally. It is rich in Silicon, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Phytosterols, Dietary Fiber, Vitamins A, E and C, Tannins, Alkaloids, Saponins, Flavonoids, and Glycosides.
For nutritional values, refer to the Codex entry for Horsetail.
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* Please be advised: always seek medical consultation if you require medical help or attention. The contents of this Codex are for educational purposes and are not intended to offer personal medical advice.
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