Field Horsetail

About: Field horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Equisetopsida that grows from underground tuber-bearing rootstocks, belongs to a prehistoric plant family that was dominant in the world 230 million years ago and significantly contributed to the formation of coal deposits. It has a long, green, and densely branched stem that grows from spring to fall.

What It Contains: Antioxidants and Silica

Advantage: Horsetail is a fern that contains many beneficial compounds, notably antioxidants and silica. It’s believed to have multiple medicinal properties and is mostly used to improve skin, hair, and bone health.

Benefit: It contains antioxidants and silica, Antioxidants are molecules that fight free radicals in your body to prevent cell damage. Meanwhile, silica is a compound comprised of silicon and oxygen. It’s believed to be responsible for horsetail’s potential benefits for skin, nails, hair, and bones.