Horsetail is good for:
Skin wrinkles and stretch marks, produced by ageing, obesity or sudden weight loss, pregnancy, muscular tension, etc., it improves skin appearance, and gives it a smooth elastic appearance, both taken orally and applied in problem area as compresses.
Fragil nails,
Breast flaccidity, when applied as compresses on the breast, it strengthens and tones the tissues. This effects is improved when also taking a decoction (as a tea).
Varicose uclerations ,
Osteoporosis, and more.
Horsetail is rich in silicon, a trace element which promotes regeneration of skin bone tissues. Compresses soaked in a horsetail decoction are useful for cellulitis or obesity, since they improve skin flaccidity, giving it a smooth, elastic appearance.
When the horsetail is applied as a compress, a decoction of horsetail gives strength to breast tissues. This action is improved when ingesting the liquid of this decoction.
The horsetail can be applied two ways, internally (drink in tea form) and two externally. Apply tea in a gauze or thin towel to target area. Please feel free to leave a comment or question.
The information is found in Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants pg. 705. This book includes over 400 illnesses and health concerns and the herbs that aid.
To purchase this book contact me at 770 -374-0783. You can buy this herb at your local health food store.
These are suggestions, proper diet should also be practiced in addition.
where can one find this horsetail? how often must i drink it and when?
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