Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Horsetail Equisetum arvense	Astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostatic, hypotensive, lithotriptic, nutritive, vulnerary.	Single product	Dec. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Horsetail, Shavegrass, Scourbrush, American Valerian. Parts Used: Whole herb. Historical Uses: Traditionally, Horsetail has been used as a diuretic in the treatment of kidney and bladder disturbances, stones and inflammations of the urinary tract.1 It has also been employed in the treatment of tuberculosis, water retention, prostate inflammation and internal bleeding such as peptic ulcer.2 Externally, it has been employed as an astringent to stop bleeding and stimulate wound healing.1 Horsetail is known to be a very good source of silica which helps strengthen skin, hair and nails.1 Contraindications: Avoid in cases of acute kidney inflammation, hypertension, cardiovascular problems and polyneuritis. Adverse reactions: Avoid excessive and long-term use. Prolonged use may lead to avitaminosis. Dosage: 10 to 20 drops one to three times per day. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 Atlas des plantes m�dicinales,Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1976, p.138

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