Shavegrass ~
Botanical Name: Equisetum arvense
Also Known As: Horsetail, Scouring Rush, Bottle Brush
Shavegrass, commonly known as Horsetail, is an ancient plant whose relatives date back hundreds of millions of years. Its distinctive jointed stems have made it easily recognizable throughout history and earned it names such as “Scouring Rush” because its naturally high silica content once made the plant useful for polishing wood and metal.
Shavegrass is naturally rich in silica, a mineral associated with the structural tissues of the body. Because of this, Horsetail has a long history of use in herbal traditions centered around hair, skin, nails, and connective-tissue wellness.
It has also traditionally been prepared as an herbal tea or decoction and incorporated into botanical tonics, vinegars, shampoos, and skin-care preparations.
Suggested Uses
- Herbal teas and decoctions
- Traditional wellness preparations
- Botanical vinegars and tonics
- Hair and skin-care preparations
- Traditional herbal preparations associated with hair, skin, nail, and connective-tissue wellness
Warnings & Precautions
Do not use if you have kidney disease. Both Mountain Rose and Starwest currently give this precaution.
If you have heart disease or another condition requiring restricted fluid intake, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. The European Medicines Agency cautions against horsetail medicinal preparations in conditions where reduced fluid intake is medically recommended, including severe heart or kidney disease.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended unless directed by a qualified healthcare professional, because adequate safety information is lacking.
If taking medications or managing a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
