Product Overview
Nature's Sunshine Horsetail 360mg 100 Capsules
Horsetail is thought to contain the highest amount of silica of all known herbs. Silica is found in connective tissues throughout the body and is important in the building and normal repair of healthy connective tissue.
- Natural source of silica
- Has diuretic and astringent properties
Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense ) has a tradition of use as a urinary tract herb to aid bladder tone and support urinary tract mucous membrane health. A herbal remedy dating back to Ancient Roman and Greek Medicine times, the name Equisetum is derived from the Latin roots equs, meaning horse, and seta, meaning bristle.
The plant’s stems are rich in silica and silicic acids, an important protein found in connective tissue, skin, bone, cartilage, and ligaments.
Horsetail is thought to contain the highest amount of silica of all known herbs. Silica is found in connective tissues throughout the body and is important in the building and normal repair of healthy connective tissue. Horsetail has diuretic and astringent properties so is particularly suited to tone and soothe the urinary tract. Horsetail has traditionally been used to assist bedwetting in children
Therapeutic Use
- This herb has diuretic and astringent properties. It has traditionally been used in Europe for its ability to tone the organs of the urinary tract and soothe the bladder.
Not recommended while pregnant or breast feeding. Always read the label. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
