Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWHorestail has a rough, sandpaper like quality that suggests astringency and mineral content. Similar to a bone broth, the minerals are best extracted by simmering for several hours in a pot of water with a teaspoon of vinegar. (Source: Stanbury) SUGGESTED USE
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The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Horsetail: ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.STRONG VULNERARY An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic). DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.ANTILITHICAn herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.KIDNEY-TONICAn herb that strengthens the kidneys.LITHAGOGUEAn herb used to expel stones such as kidney stones or gall stones.URINARY-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.BONE-TONICAn herb that strengthens the bones and joints.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Horsetail with these FoodsStinging Nettles Stinging Nettles has these Actions in CommonAntilithic, Hemostatic, Urinary-tonic, Bone-tonic, Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Kidney-tonicTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Bone-tonic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Antimicrobial, Skin-tonicTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonVulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Antimicrobial, Skin-tonic, Analgesic, Bone-tonicAloe Vera Juice Aloe Vera Juice has these Actions in CommonSkin-tonic, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, AntilithicAloe Vera Gel Aloe Vera Gel has these Actions in CommonAntilithic, Skin-tonic, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, DemulcentChamomile Chamomile has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Immune-calming, Analgesic, Skin-tonicDandelion Leaves Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Antimicrobial, LithagogueFenugreek Fenugreek has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Antilithic, VulneraryCucumber Cucumber has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Skin-tonic, AntilithicStrawberries Strawberries has these Actions in CommonKidney-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Skin-tonic, Immune-calmingHibiscus Hibiscus has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Skin-tonic, Diuretic, HemostaticCompare Horsetail with these Herb SupplementsManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonAntilithic, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Lithagogue, Skin-tonic, Analgesic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatoryBhringaraj Bhringaraj has these Actions in CommonImmune-calming, Skin-tonic, Analgesic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, HemostaticComfrey Root Comfrey Root has these Actions in CommonVulnerary, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Bone-tonic, Demulcent, Hemostatic, Skin-tonicRed Clover Red Clover has these Actions in CommonVulnerary, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Bone-tonic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Skin-tonicUva Ursi Uva Ursi has these Actions in CommonLithagogue, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Antimicrobial, Demulcent, DiureticCornsilk Cornsilk has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Urinary-tonic, VulneraryGeranium Geranium has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Skin-tonic, VulneraryPlantain Leaf Plantain Leaf has these Actions in CommonHemostatic, Immune-calming, Skin-tonic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, DemulcentMotherwort Motherwort has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Hemostatic, Immune-calming, Kidney-tonic, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatoryGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonAntilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Lithagogue, Skin-tonic, Urinary-tonic, AnalgesicTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSHorsetail may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.Look for similar items by category Kidney-Bladder-Urinary![]() |