What's the value of a horse's tail?

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Horsetail Grass

Shave Grass

Equisetum arvense

Type: Perennial

Part: Whole plant

For: Horsetail is strongly astringent and is therefore used for both internal and external wounds. It kills eggs of parasites and dissolves tumors. Studies have shown that fractured bones will heal much faster when horsetail is taken. Silica, found in horsetail is helpful in aiding circulation and assimilation of calcium in the body. It is commonly sold in health food stores for strengthening and improving fingernails, skin and hair.