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!

horsetail and arthritis

Horsetail is a perennial plant that is found in or near watery areas such as marshes, streams, or rivers. Horsetail grows in temperate northern hemisphere areas of Asia, Europe, North America, and North Africa. It flourishes where it can root in water or clay soil. Horsetail is a derivative of larger plants that grew 270 million years ago during the carboniferous period. It belongs to the Equisetaceae family and is a relative of the fern. Horsetail is rich in minerals, particularly silica deposited in its stems. Silica helps to promote the body's absorption of calcium, an important component in tissue repair and bone and cartilage formation. Horsetail's silica and silicic acid content ranges from 5-8%, making it a good source for strengthening weak connective tissues, and healing bones, fractures, and torn ligaments. Horsetail is also used to treat arthritis and osteoporosis, as the silicon in horsetail may replace lost silicon in the affected bones. Horsetail is one of the ingredients in Joint and Bone Combo from Nepatica. The other ingredients are Glucosamine, Yucca root, Chondroitin Sulfate, Rose hip, Boswellia and Flaxseed

joint and bone combo

Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. It is characterized by pain and stiffness, swelling, deformity, and/or diminished range of motion. Bone growths or spurs may develop in the affected joints, increasing pain and decreasing mobility. There may be audible cracking or grating noises when the joint moves. More than 55 million Americans suffer from different form of Arthritis like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions like fibromyalgia, gout, lupus and scleroderma.

In Nepatica Joint and Bone Combo we have mixed together the most powerful ingredients to help and support our joints and bones. It is Glucosamine (300 mg), Yucca root (300 mg), Chondoiton Sulfate (200 mg), Rose hip (150 mg), Boswellia (100 mg), Horsetail (100 mg) and Flaxseed (80 mg)