SKU: 80285
Organic Horsetail Herb
Astringent
COSMOS Approved
Silica-rich
Haircare
£4.75 GBP
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Highest silica content among common herbs
Boosts hair strength, thickness and shine
Water-soluble, ideal for decoctions and infusions
Ground form provides gentle natural exfoliation
Perfect for homemade shampoos, rinses and baths
Size:
50 g
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Organic Horsetail Herb
£4.75 GBP
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Parts used are the whole plant. When collecting Horsetail it is important to gather the right variety (Equisetum palustre is poisonous).
Horsetail contains the highest amounts of Silica (5-8%) of all known herbs.
In addition to Silica, Horsetail contains large amounts of potassium as well as starch and many fatty acids and 5% saponins.
Often called the ‘Beauty Herb’
Because of its high silica content, the whole plant is used as an abrasive.
A strong Decoction is used externally for baths, foot baths and compresses.
As Horsetail has a high Silica content, it is excellent for adding strength, thickness and shininess to hair.
Which products to use it in
Use in a Compress.
The herb can be ground to produce an abrasive powder that is used to remove tartar on the teeth.
A strong Decoction of Horsetail can be added to shampoo recipes to add strength, thickness and shine to hair.
Make a decoction by boiling the horsetail herb for at least 20 minutes.
Can be added to creams, lotions, gels, baths, shampoos, hair rinses, and shower gels etc.
Add Horsetail to a hair rinse.
Water or oil-soluble?
Water soluble.
Can I add it to ready-made products?
No, but the grinded herb can be used as an exfoliating agent.
Storage and Shelf Life
2-3 years. Store in the dark and keep dry.
Tips/Extra Information
Horsetail herb can be used as a decoction in skin creams, lotions, baths etc.
Related/Synergistic Products
You can also combine the silica in Horsetail with Zinc Powder for psoriasis prone skin.
For Nail Care combine silica powder with D-Panthenol as this helps to strengthen brittle nails.
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