Horsetail
Horsetail
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Horsetail
Equisetum arvense
Perennial anchorMedicinalPerennial anchor
Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Pitta & Kapha
Rasa / Taste
Sweet; Bitter; Astringent
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Mineralizing (silica), astringent, diuretic; strengthens connective tissue
Why This Plant
"An ancient living fossil, rich in silica — Saturn's mineral structure and endurance through time. Horsetail builds bone, nail, and connective strength, teaching what lasts is built slowly."
Cultivation
Hardy perennial — very invasive, contain rigorously; moist soil.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Short-term use; contains thiaminase. Avoid prolonged use.
