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1. Improve the appearance of #hair, #nails and #skin
The silica present in horsetail can reduce fragility and the appearance of waves in the fingernails. It also increases the hydration and strengthens fingernails, which helps to improve their overall appearance.

In addition, horsetail also as astringent, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which contribute to the improvement of skin quality. It fights off free radicals that cause cellular damage and cause early aging, and also helps to reduce oil in the skin and prevent the appearance of acne.

1. Treat #fluid retention
   Horsetail possess diuretic effects due to its high amounts of #flavonoids, like #quercetin e apigenin, #phenolic compounds and mineral salts, all which help to increase the production and elimination of fluid through the urine. This treats swelling and fluid retention.

One study shows that taking one daily dose of 900mg of horsetail in capsule form has a diuretic effect that is actually more potent than a pharmaceutic diuretic, like hydrochlorothiazide. Nonetheless, more studies are needed to support this effect.

Check out other natural diuretics that you can prepare at home to manage water retention.

1. Help with #weight loss
   Horsetail helps with weight loss due to its composition of #antioxidants, #anti-inflammatories, #detox substances and #diuretics, like flavonoids and caffeic acid. These substances help to burn localized fat and help with the elimination of fluids that can cause weight gain.

In addition, caffeic acid found in horsetail has a thermogenic effect, which helps to boost metabolism and burn fat, ultimately leading to weight loss.

Learn about other weight loss teas that can help boost metabolism and increase fat burning naturally, when used as part of a healthy, active lifestyle.

1. Treat #urinary #infections
   Due to its diuretic effect, horsetail can be useful for treating urinary infections and other renal or urinary problems, like cystitis or nephritis. This is because by stimulating the elimination of urine, this plan will also promote the elimination of bacteria that are causing these illnesses through the urinary tract.
2. Decrease #blood #pressure #BP
   Horsetail helps to decrease blood pressure due to its diuretic effect, which increases the elimination of fluid from the body. This results in a reduction is fluid in the blood vessels, which also decreases the force at which the heart has to against to pump blood, decreasing blood pressure.
3. Maintain #bone health
   Horsetail is rich in #minerals like #calcium, #phosphorus, and #magnesium, which are minerals that are fundamental for strengthening the bones and maintaining their health.

In addition, some lab studies show that horsetail can prevent the breakdown of bones and actually stimulate their growth and regeneration. This prevents the development of illnesses like osteoporosis, osteopenia and Ricketts, for example.

Other studies show that due to its high levels of silica, horsetail can also improve the formation, density and consistency of bones and cartilage, as well as increase the synthesis of collagen and improve the absorption of calcium in the bones.

Nonetheless, more studies are needed to support these benefits.

1. Eliminate #fungi and bacteria
   Some studies show that horsetail contains essential oils like thymol and cineole, which are able to eliminate fungi (especially skin #fungus, like #Candida sp.) and #bacteria like:

Escherichia coli which causes urinary infections, and
Staphylococcus aureus which causes #lung, #skin and bone infections.
More studies are necessary to support this benefit, however.
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