Horsetail Herb (Equisetum arvense)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Equisetum arvense
COMMON NAMES
Horsetail, Field Horsetail, Mare's tail
FAMILY
Equisetaceae
DESCRIPTION
It is thought that Horsetail caused John Napier to discover logarithms.
Traditionally used to support urinary health.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose chopped dried herb.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Infusion: About half a teaspoon to 2 teaspoons of herb to a cup of cold water, bring to the boil and leave to sit for 10 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired.
Drink up to 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.
CAUTIONS
Maximum of 12g per day may be taken as a powder or capsules.
Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, or taking any medication. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
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Napiers the Herbalists was founded by Duncan Napier, a Victorian botanist and the most famous herbalist in Scotland.