Horsetail - Shavegrass

1. An all-purpose herb that is good for the whole body.
2. Heavy in silica; strengthens fingernails and hair, especially good for split ends.
3. Helps body utilize and hold calcium; used in herbal calcium combinations.
4. Helps kidney problems, especially kidney stones.
5. Kills eggs of parasites and expels parasites.
6. Helps to dissolve tumors.
7. Good for eye, ear, nose, throat and glandular disorders.

Has been used in the following:

Bladder	Diuretic
Hair	Kidneys
Kidney stones	Expels parasites, worms

Silicon is an essential element in the manufacture of collagen, the matrix material that holds the body together. It gives elasticity and suppleness to the skin, and contributes flexibility and strength to the bones, hair, and nails. Horsetail can be thought of as an “internal cosmetic,” building beauty from the inside out.

Indicated Usages - Internal:

Bedwetting (enuresis)	Blood in urine
Bursitis, tendonitis	Cystitis, urethritis
Dropsy, edema	Heavy menstruation
Stones, calcium deposits	Trauma, injury
Osteoporosis	Prostrate problems
Hair, skin, nail maintenance Indicated Usages - External:

Fresh wounds	Profuse bleeding
Ulcers, old sores

Its high mineral content, astringency and effect on the urinary and circulatory systems gained it high regard among the old herbalists as a wound healing herb.

We make a "tea" or herbal infusion using equal parts of all herbs presented in these past nine posts. Just before water boils, turn it off; add herbs. In five minutes, it is ready to serve. Sieve and fill glass pitcher(s) with plenty for the day.  For sweetness, double the licorice root and peppermint leaves.