In this article, we will try to describe all the medicinal properties of the horsetail. Today, there are several species of this plant (many of them are very poisonous), but only the horsetail is absolutely safe and, in addition, it is also healing.
This plant can be found in a variety of places, it grows close to roads, on slopes, in clearings in the forest, and even in the form of weed in suburban areas.
From the depths of centuries to the present day
Since ancient times, people have used the healing properties of horsetail. The grass helped get rid of dropsy, it treated a tumor in the liver, and also it ideally solved problems with the intestines. There was a time when the healing properties of horsetail were forgotten, it was used only to clean tin dishes, which at that time were very expensive. But, despite all this, after a while they remembered the miracle plant, and again it was widely used. Today, horsetail is used in medicine, cosmetology and cooking.
What contains
The chemical composition of this plant includes silicic acid (about 25%), organic acids, proteins (about 16%), carotene (about 4.7%), copper, calcium, vitamin C (0.19%), etc.
List of diseases
The therapeutic properties of horsetail help to remove lead from the body, with its help treat diseases of the heart and kidneys. This plant has anti-inflammatory and hemostatic properties. Also, one cannot help but recall that, thanks to the horsetail, some forms of tuberculosis can be cured. Often from this plant make a variety of decoctions and tinctures, which well help in the treatment of chronic cough, diarrhea, bronchitis, with swelling of the legs and jaundice. From horsetail, you can make a “miracle lotion”, which perfectly helps to cure lichen or gout. In addition, powders are made from the plant, which act as a good weapon in the fight against various ulcers and wounds. Field horsetail cures many diseases, for example, you can simply rinse your mouth with it and thus get rid of stomatitis or other inflammatory diseases.
The juice of this plant is widely used, which is ideal in the treatment of the bladder. If you have dandruff, baldness or excessive sweating, then the horsetail hastens to help.
When not
But we must not forget that, like any other medicinal product, this plant has its own contraindications. It should never be used by women during pregnancy and people who suffer from kidney diseases (nephritis or nephrosis).
The medicinal properties of horsetail are unique, but before using it, you must definitely consult your doctor.
Be careful!
Horsetail, the healing properties of which are so numerous, is an excellent medicine that fights against a wide variety of diseases. Many people thanks to this beautiful plant once and for all got rid of the ailments that tormented them and prevented them from living for a long time. But be sure to remember that a consultation with a doctor is a guarantee that your treatment with horsetail will be successful, since this plant can cause kidney irritation.