Horsetail
$44.95
RRP $49.90
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Description
Nature's Sunshine Horsetail carries 360 mg of Equisetum arvense (horsetail) herb powder in every capsule, with no other active ingredient. Horsetail takes its name from its appearance, a jointed, feathery stem that looks like a tail, and it is one of the plant kingdom's better known natural sources of silica. The formula uses the powdered herb rather than a concentrated extract, with no added excipients beyond the capsule shell. Supplied as a bottle of 100 hard capsules.
Product Strengths
- 360 mg of horsetail herb powder per capsule, single herb, no other actives.
- Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to aid flushing of the urinary tract.
- Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as an astringent, to tighten tissues.
- The herb increases urine output.
- A natural source of silica.
- Made with no added gluten, lactose, soy, starch, sugars or salt, wheat products, artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
Suitable For / Not Suitable For
Suitable for: Adults following the directions on the pack.
Not suitable for: Vegans and vegetarians, because the capsule shell is gelatin; Anyone with an allergy to the listed ingredients; Pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless advised by a health professional.
Ingredients
| Each capsule contains | Amount |
|---|---|
| Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) herb powder | 360 mg |
The capsule shell is gelatin. There are no added excipients beyond that.
Suggested Use
Adults: take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily with a meal, or as professionally prescribed.
Cost Per Serve
| Pack size | 100 capsules |
|---|---|
| Label dose | 3 to 4 capsules, three times daily (9 to 12 per day) |
| Days of supply | 8.3 to 11.1 |
| Price | $44.95 |
| Cost per day | $4.05 to $5.42 |
Cost per day is approximate, is based on the current price and assumes the label dose. Follow the dose your practitioner gives you.
Allergens
The capsule shell is gelatin, an animal-derived ingredient, so it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. No added gluten, lactose, soy, starch, sugars or salt, wheat products, artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. Always review label for full list of ingredients.
Warnings
- Not recommended while pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Take two hours away from all prescription medications.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
- Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians, because the capsule shell is gelatin.
Storage
Store below 30 degrees C, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
TGA Listing
Listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as AUST L 25449. Listed medicines carry an AUST L number and are assessed by the TGA for quality and safety, not for efficacy.
Disclaimer
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Herbal supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Not recommended while pregnant or breastfeeding. Speak with your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking prescription medicines.
ingredients
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) herb powder 360mg
suggested dose
Horsetail
What is horsetail?
Horsetail, Equisetum arvense, is a herb known for its silica. Steep the loose leaf like any herbal tea, or choose a supplement if you'd rather not brew.
Christina HanleyBHSc (Nutritional Medicine), Digital Experience & Content Manager
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Is Horsetail right for you?
Common questions
Is horsetail the same as horsetail-derived silica?
It's the same plant, Equisetum arvense, seen from two angles. This page covers the herb itself, as a loose-leaf tea or a supplement. Our horsetail-derived silica page covers it as a source of silica, alongside mineral silica, bamboo silica and ch-OSA. If silica is what you're shopping for, that's the page to read.
What's horsetail called on an Australian label?
Usually Equisetum arvense. The Australian rules list horsetail only by its botanical names: Equisetum arvense is item 2026 on Australia's permitted ingredients list, and Equisetum hiemale, sold as scouring rush horsetail, is item 2027. Horsetail on the front of the pack and Equisetum on the back are the same herb. Neither has a dose cap or a warning statement.
Can I take horsetail when I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Europe's herbal medicines committee says there's no safety data for horsetail in pregnancy or breastfeeding, and that it shouldn't be used. It isn't recommended for children under 12 either. It's also not suitable if you have heart or kidney problems, or if your kidneys don't handle potassium normally. If that's you, please talk to us before you buy.
Before you start
The evidence, and its limits
The Australian rules
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Always read the label and follow the directions for use. General information only, and not a substitute for advice from your doctor or one of our naturopaths.