Herb
Horsetail
A silica-rich herb traditionally used to support strong bones.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 60/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
A mineral-rich plant valued for its high silica content, often taken as tea to support bone and connective tissue health.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Traditionally used to support bone strength
- Provides silica and trace minerals
- Easy to prepare as a daily tea
🥄 How to use it
Boil 2 teaspoons of dried horsetail in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes, then steep 10-15 minutes and strain. Alternatively, combine equal parts horsetail, nettle, oat straw, and red clover; steep 1 tablespoon of the blend for 10-15 minutes and drink daily.
How much: 1 cup of teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, 1-2 times daily; avoid continuous use beyond a few weeks without a break
Why it works: Horsetail is a rich source of silica and other minerals thought to support the body's natural bone-formation processes.
⚠️ Cautions
- Do not use long-term without breaks; prolonged high-dose use may deplete thiamine (vitamin B1).
- Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Choose products free of the toxic look-alike marsh horsetail.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
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