Composition and main active compounds of horsetail
It is characterized by hollow stems, resembling bamboo canes, topped with thin green fronds. These stems contain most of the silica, which is essential for plant growth and beneficial for well-being.
Composed mainly of water (90%), it contains active compounds that are beneficial to well-being. Horsetail is rich in silica, a mineral that promotes collagen formation. It also contains flavonoids with antioxidant properties. In addition, it contains saponins, tannins, and alkaloids, which give the plant its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.