Grass, which is considered a hard weed, in fact, can be very valuable. In the family of plants considered the most useful is field horsetail - the medicinal properties of its shoots have long been used both in folk and traditional medicine. With their help, you can get rid of many external, dermatological diseases, as well as pathologies of internal organs.
Horsetail - composition and useful properties
The curative characteristics of this herb are due to the rich chemical composition of green shoots and horsetail leaves:
- vitamin C;
- saponins;
- resins;
- carotene;
- essential oils;
- a salt of silicic acid;
- flavonoids;
- tannic, bitter substances;
- potassium salts;
- aminoglycosides;
- alkaloids;
- oxalic, acetic acid.
Thanks to a combination of the above components, the field horsetail has the following properties:
- anthelmintic;
- antibacterial;
- diuretic;
- hemostatic;
- astringent;
- antispasmodic;
- wound healing;
- restorative;
- antiseptic;
- anti-inflammatory.
Moreover, it has been scientifically proven that the field horsetail can excrete salts and lead accumulations from the body. Therefore, it is often prescribed for cholelithiasis and urolithiasis, as well as for severe poisoning with this metal.
Therapeutic properties of herb horsetail for internal use
For internal reception the phytoproduct is used in the form of broths, infusions, tea or extracts.
Horsetail is effective in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the digestive system, especially the kidneys. Preparations based on the shoots of a herbaceous plant are excellent in helping to stop the spread of infection, stop the reproduction of bacteria, reduce body temperature and promote the normalization of the activity of organs.
In addition, medicines from field horsetail cope with such diseases:
- rheumatism;
- pleurisy ;
- cardiac pathologies;
- violations of the liver;
- gastritis;
- bronchitis;
- atherosclerosis;
- pulmonary hemorrhage;
- stones, sand in the kidneys and gall bladder;
- hepatitis;
- gout;
- severe swelling;
- tuberculosis;
- intestinal disorders, especially diarrhea;
- dysbiosis;
- pancreatitis.
It should be noted that the field horsetail can stimulate the work of the adrenal cortex, which is very beneficial for the hair and skin condition in women.
Therapeutic properties of the horsetail field for external use
Compresses and lotions using the described plant well help to get rid of various infectious, fungal inflammatory skin diseases. Among them, they are best treated:
- eczema;
- lichen;
- dermatitis and dermatosis;
- neurodermatitis ;
- trophic ulcers;
- furunculosis;
- ulcerative lesions and erosion.
Also, local anesthetics from horsetail are recommended for deep, unhealed wounds, even if they have been infected. In case of bleeding, the grass quickly and effectively promotes the formation of crust, further disinfecting the exposed damaged tissue.
Fresh juice shoots helps regenerate cells and heal wounds, abrasions or scratches. Moreover, it eliminates irritation and itching of the skin after insect bites or contact with poisonous plants.
After open fractures, regular washing with a decoction or infusion of field horsetail is shown. Such a procedure will ensure complete disinfection not only of muscle tissue, but also bones, preventing infection, reproduction of bacteria and getting them into the blood.
It should be remembered that before using any means of horsetail, you should always consult a doctor, because the plant has contraindications, it is dangerous for pregnant women and breast-feeding women.