Horse Tail (Equisetum Arvense) is an herbal remedy dating back to ancient roman and Greek medicine, was traditionally used to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds and treat Tuberculosis and kidney problems.
Today Horse Tail continues to have medicinal values. The plant stems are rich in Silica and Silica Acid which helps mend broken bones and form Collagen, an important protein found in connective tissue, skin, bones, cartilage and ligaments. Horse Tail increases bone density and therefore is used as a supplement to treat and prevent Osteoporosis.