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Horsetail/Shavegrass

Horsetail, or Shavegrass is a perennial plant common in moist loamy or sandy soil all over North America and Eurasia. A creeping, string like rootstock with roots at the nodes produces numerous hollow stems, which are of two types. A fertile, flesh-colored stem grows first, reaching a height of 4 to 7 inches and bearing on top a cone-like spike which contains spores; this stem dies quickly. A green sterile stem grows up to 18 inches high and features whorls of small branches.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Horsetail/Shavegrass c/s	$2.50	$3.15	$5.63	$9.45
Horsetail/Shavegrass Powder	$2.50	$3.36	$6.00	$10.08

Properties/Uses - Diuretic, hemostatic, vulnerary. Horsetail has been praised for its usefulness in lung problems, including mild tuberculosis (its silicic acid content is said to stabilize the scar tissue). The juice from the plant is good for anemia as it promotes coagulation of the blood. A tea made from horsetail has been recommended for stomach and leg ulcers, urinary tract problems, water retention, excessive menstrual flow and leucorrhea. Externally, the tea makes a good wash for wounds, sores, skin problems, and mouth and gum inflammations.

Botanical Name - Equisetum hyemale

Part Used - Leaves

Common Names/Synonyms - Shavegrass, Horsetail Grass, Horsetail Rush.

Cautions - Excessive doses can lead to symptoms of poisoning.


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