Horsetail
Equisetum arvense
Plant Family
Equisetaceae
Pictured: Horsetail
Horsetail family
Ancient spore-bearing 'living fossils' with silica-rich stems used as mineralizing and astringent diuretics.
1 Herb // 8 Constituents // 2 Notable Members
Overview
The Horsetail Family
Ancient spore-bearing ‘living fossils’ with silica-rich stems used as mineralizing and astringent diuretics.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The monograph in the database whose Equisetaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.
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Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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