Lenten Tea
Metabolism and cholesterol · Spring cleanse · Urinary tract
Field horsetail and birch share half of it
€4.90
Medicinal herb
Field horsetail
Equisetum arvense L
Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a flowerless perennial which grows in jointed sections, in fields and on embankments; it can be mistaken for marsh horsetail, which is not for use. The green summer stem is used. Traditionally used to flush the urinary tract.
About the herb
What field horsetail is
the herb of field horsetail (Equiseti herba)
Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a flowerless perennial that reproduces by spores; in spring it sends up a pale fertile shoot, and in summer a green, jointed and branched stem shoot that looks like a small spruce. It grows in fields, on embankments and on damp, sandy soil.
The green summer shoots are gathered from June to August, without the roots. They are dried quickly and in the shade; dried horsetail is rough to the touch, because it contains silica.
Care is essential when gathering: marsh horsetail (Equisetum palustre) is poisonous and resembles it, but is told apart by its thicker joints and darker sheaths. It is gathered only where the identification is certain. In Ašič's collection it appears in the UroSIT, VodaSIT, Lenten Tea, Men's Tea and PutiSIT blends.
Use and evidence
The EMA recognises traditional use to increase the urine in minor urinary complaints and as external help with superficial wounds. It does not treat osteoporosis, kidney stones or bleeding. EMA 1, EMA 2.
Safety and precautions
Enough fluid must be drunk; it is not suitable where fluid has to be restricted. Getting the species wrong and using it over a long period are a further risk.
These notes are general and do not replace advice from a doctor or a pharmacist, above all in pregnancy, while breastfeeding, in children and alongside medicines.
Products containing this herb
Where you will find it in the range
6 products from Ašič's pharmacy contain field horsetail. The composition is listed with every product.
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PutiSIT
Metabolism and cholesterol · Urinary tract
Ten herbs, a tenth each, seven of them only here
€4.90
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Frequently asked questions
What people ask about Field horsetail
Which products is field horsetail in?
Field horsetail is an ingredient of these products: Lenten Tea, Men's Tea, PulSIT, PutiSIT, UroSIT, VodaSIT.
How is a tea from this plant made?
The instructions differ from blend to blend. For Lenten Tea they are: Pour 3 decilitres of boiling water over two teaspoons of the blend. Leave it covered for 10 minutes, then strain. Drink it freshly made, several times a day, within 2 hours of brewing. If you like, enrich the tea with a spoonful of apple cider vinegar.
Are there any warnings about its use?
The product is no substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy way of life. Its use is no substitute for treatment with prescribed medicines. Ask a doctor about use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
How do I find out which blend is the right one for me?
Ring the pharmacist on +386 1 78 77 065 (Mon, Wed, Fri 8.00–14.00). Tell him what is troubling you and he will tell you what is traditionally used for it.
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