Apparently first recorded by the Roman physician Galen, several cultures have employed horsetail as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, arthritis, bleeding ulcers and tuberculosis.
Horsetail widely distributed throughout the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere.
Horsetail was used topically to stop hemorrhaging from wounds and to promote healing. Other uses included strengthening of hair, nails and skin.
Horsetail is one of the best herbs for the external treatment of skin diseases and is one of the very herbs with recognizable fungicidal properties.
Horsetail herbs
