horsetail, useful for osteoporosis

Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense ), was traditionally used to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. The name Equisetum is derived from the Latin roots equus , meaning "horse," and seta , meaning "bristle." Nowadays, horsetail continues to have medicinal value. The plant's stems are rich in silica and silicic acids, which help mend broken bones and form collagen, an important protein found in connective tissue, skin, bone, cartilage, and ligaments. Therefore, horsetail is used as a supplement to treat and prevent osteoporosis. The silicon content of the horsetail is the highest of all plants, and no other herb comes even near to the silica levels found in horsetail. Silica is an important trace element for the body; it helps in binding protein molecules together in tissues such as the blood vessels and other connective tissues in the human body. Collagen, an important constituent of the tissues is largely made from silicon. The role of the collagen in the body is to act as the "body glue", enabling the skin and muscular tissues to stick together as an integrated whole. The growth and stability of the skeletal system in the body is also promoted by the mineral silicon - the mineral is required in trace amounts in the diet. The properties of the horsetail have been measured in a few European clinical studies - where it was determined that broken and fractured bones tend to heal quicker if horsetail supplements were taken by the patients. Horsetail (100 mg) together with Glucosamine (300 mg), Yucca root (300 mg), Chondroitin Sulfate (200 mg), Rose hip (150 mg), Boswellia (100 mg), and Flaxseed (80 mg) forms Joint and Bone Combo from Nepatica. Read more!