Shavegrass / Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
✔️ Bone & joint health – Rich in silica, an essential mineral for bone density, collagen production, and joint function. Acts as a connective tissue tonic, supporting cartilage, tendons, and joint repair.
✔️ Hair, skin & nail support – Functions as a remineralizing herb (restores essential minerals), a strengthening tonic, and an astringent (tightens and tones tissues), helping to improve hair growth, strengthen nails, and enhance skin elasticity.
✔️ Urinary tract & kidney health – Acts as a diuretic (promotes urine flow), a kidney tonic, and an anti-inflammatory, helping to support bladder health, flush out excess fluids, and reduce mild UTIs.
✔️ Wound healing & tissue repair – Works as a vulnerary (aids tissue repair), an astringent (tones and tightens skin), and a styptic (helps slow bleeding), traditionally used for wounds, burns, and skin irritations.
✔️ Circulatory health – Supports vascular integrity (strengthens blood vessels and capillaries), acts as a mild circulatory stimulant, and helps reduce water retention and swelling.
✔️ Detoxification & lymphatic support – Functions as a diuretic and lymphatic cleanser, promoting the elimination of excess fluids, metabolic waste, and toxins from the body.