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