COLA CABALLO - EXTRACTO
Extracts of 50 ml
EQUISALUD
COLA CABALLO - EXTRACTO - EQUISALUD
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HORSE TAIL - ABSTRACT - EQUISALUD
PROPERTIES HORSETAIL
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Plant components
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EQUISETUN arvense L.
Horsetail, Equisetum
Details of the appearance of the plant
Common name:
Horsetail, Horsetail, Horsetail less.
Scientific name:
Equisetum arvense L.
Family. Equisetáceas
Habitat:
Near rivers. streams, wet edges of walls
Features:
/ Description:
rhizomatous perennial equisetáceas family of up to 60 cm. Stems erect pale brown, hollow, hard, very rough to the touch that grow from rhizomes very vigorous. Appear before the fertile. Fertile stems up to 30 cm, terminated cabezuela
(Cones) where the sporangia, where the spores are dispersed and that give the appearance of a whole asparagus. Sterile shoots higher than fertile, striated, with very characteristic leaves (microphylls) grouped in whorls and whose edges are attached to each other. Thin stems emerging from whorls and formed by a succession of increasingly thin appendages on whose knots are shaped grooves 4 umbrella rays. They are very primitive plants that were related to the ferns and of which 50 species are known worldwide, most of them in the northern hemisphere.
see glossary
components:
Acids:
ascorbic acid, ferulic, salicylic, malic, caffeic, gallic, pectic, tannic (Ground)
Campesterol (plant)
Equisetrina
equisetonin
Tiamisina
Alkaloids:
nicotine palustrina, equispermina
Amino Acids:
Niacin (Ground)
Fiber (plant)
Minerals:
magnesium, silicon, silicon, selenium, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, aluminum, zinc, chromium, cobalt (Ground)
Medicnales properties of horsetail
internal use
Metabolism:
Horsetail is one of the most diuretic species of all plants. Ie it has a great ability to remove water from the body, to the extent that can potentially increase the urine by 30% more than usual. This makes Equisetum arvense scientific name appears in the composition of most commonly sold products for weight reduction. This property is due to the action of several components, among which we must mention the equisetonin and potassium, but also involves other, such as calcium, magnesium, ascorbic acid and caffeic acid.
All this means that this plant has been used traditionally in diseases related to problems of fluid retention. In this sense we can consider the ponytail as one of the best tonics that can be used to treat the following diseases or metabolic problems:
- In obesity or dropsy,
- In excess of uric acid.
- In rheumatic diseases, like arthritis or gout.
- In urinary tract diseases, especially when there is little urine production, which is medically known as oliguria, with the probability of developing kidney stones (kidney stones), diseases of the urinary bladder (cystitis), problems prostate
Prostatitis
(Decoction for 30 minutes in 100 gr. Dried plant per liter of water. Take a couple of cups a day) (2 tablespoons fresh juice diluted in water per day) (3 gr. Fluid extract daily. Sold in pharmacies and herbalists) (Infusion of half a teaspoon mixed mix equal parts of elder flowers, linden and horsetail stems. Drink two cups a day)
Bleeding:
The horsetail or ponytail is a good remedy to stop bleeding as pectic and gallic acids are good hemostatic that stop bleeding. Therefore its use is appropriate in situations where there is a loss of blood larger than usual: rules too abundant (metrorrhagia), uterine bleeding, frequent nose bleeds, bloody sputum, blood in the urine, etc. . (Take three cups a day of preparation before or 6 gr. Fluid extract daily)
Remedy for bones:
For its silicon content, this plant is recommended when there is a need for the body to repair bone tissues that are in poor condition, the result of some trauma or decalcification own body. Silica helps fix calcium, so that the body can store more of this mineral and form bone or tendons get in better shape. It will be very interesting to use this plant when there has been a break in a bone or ligament, or strains of the latter. Likewise it will be advisable in cases where there is a loss or abnormal calcium improper fixing thereof, such as occurs in osteoporosis.
Hair:
On the silicon content is also suitable to keep hair in good helping in preventing baldness or the appearance of dandruff. (Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Having a cup a day)
Nails:
This element also strengthens Brittle nails and prevents them from breaking so easily. (Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Having a cup a day)
external use
Skin:
Used externally vulnerary has astringent properties and which are useful in treating skin diseases such as eczema, dermatitis or wounds that are difficult to cure. (Rinse area with the infusion of a teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water) In the case of cold sores, make enjugues with mixture. This same property can be used to treat inflamed or sore eyes, styes, or combat irritation or itching that generate eye conditions such as conjuntivis. (Applying gauze infusion fluid)
Eyes:
For its anti-inflammatory, it is appropriate to reduce eye strain in conditions of the eye such as glaucoma or to prevent or delay the onset of myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism (Make eye bath with wet compresses in the liquid from the decoction during 10 minutes 100 g of dried plant in one liter of water
Female genital tract:
These healing properties in external use can be used to relieve the inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina (vulvitis, vulvovaginitis, vaginitis)
(Make washed with the decoction of 60 gr. Dried plant per liter of water)
Hemorrhoids:
The same previous preparation can be used to treat external hemorrhoids, especially those that bleed. (Make washed with the decoction of 60 gr. Dried plant per liter of water)
Nosebleeds:
Apart from using it internally, as seen above, it is desirable
strengthen the capillaries nasal externally to prevent breakage. This will introduce the bleeding nostril cotton swabs moistened with a little juice from the tender plant.
other Uses
Organic Insecticide:
The liquid from the well concentrated decoctions ponytail can be used to control pests in an environmentally friendly way. This decoction should be performed 10% of the plant from which then fumigated the garden produce, fruit trees, etc.. Its power to kill fungus and insects increases when combined with the 50% slurry of nettles. (To make the slurry of nettles let stand about 200 gr. Nettle in a quart of water for 4 days.'ll Take part of the resulting liquid and add 80 to 90% more than its weight in water.)
Contraindications:
Being a plant with such potent diuretic properties, internal use can lead to problems in blood pressure. Moreover prolonged use, by the presence of certain components can be toxic. Before use, consult with your doctor. It should not be used during pregnancy or lactation. (See details of toxicity)
toxicity
The content of a number of potentially toxic substances makes many consider this herb as too dangerous for use as a medicinal plant. Among the harmful substances include the following:
- Silicates may cause digestive problems, especially when used in prolonged treatments.
- Alkaloids:
Although not appear in high concentrations, prolonged use can lead to accumulations in the body, apart from possible premature birth, may occur in the individual nerve problems, headaches, loss of appetite, trouble swallowing food, etc..
- Enzymes:
Your thiaminase content can lead to decreased vitamin B1 (Thiamine) that is necessary for the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose and whose absence causes problems of nervousness, depression, lack of appetite, muscle weakness, problems gastrointestinal, weakness or rapid heartbeat, arrhythmias, lack of coordination, etc..
In humans, there have been no poisoning from ingesting these Equisetum arvense, but if there are cases of humans who have done it by eating telmateia Equisetum species having higher proportions of toxicity. Cases of poisoning may be easier if you confuse Equisetum palustre Equisetum arvense by, which contain alkaloids, especially palustrina, is much higher.
In all animals horsetails are highly toxic and cause poisoning equisetosis call, in the case of horses, it is very frequent and can lead to death. Sheep, oxen and cows are also affected by this plant. The most characteristic symptoms are respiratory and digestive problems, fever milk females of these species becomes bitter and a much lesser amount. For oxytocic properties of alkaloids females may lose the pups, which can also occur in humans.
These poisoning require a treatment to restore thiamine deficiency, although in the case of animals, are often no longer recoverable.
Harvesting and conservation:
The sterile stems are those with medicinal properties. Be collected during the summer and, after drying in the sun, should be stored in a clean dry airtight container.
Other species:
Telmateia Equisetum (Horsetail high) sometimes used in place of arvense.
Equisetum ramosissimum:
Unknown medicinal use
Equisetum giganteum (ponytail, can reach a height of 5 m. Was used in the southern hemisphere, especially in Argentina as Equisetum arvense)
Equisetum palustre. Sometimes confused by Equisetum arvense, is the cause of poisoning.
Robustum Equisetum Engelm. You can reach 2 m high. It is used as a diuretic and stomach soothing.
Equisetum laevigatum. Used in South America with properties similar to above.
Equisetum bogotense (silver grass) Used in South America with properties similar to the previous one.
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