Equisetum arvense
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-rheumatic / anti-arthriticAntimicrobialDiureticVulnerary (wound healing)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Arthritis / joint painModerate
- Back painModerate
- BruisingModerate
- Infection (general)Moderate
- Inflammation (general)Moderate
- Skin irritationModerate
- Swelling / fluid retentionModerate
- Urinary supportModerate
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)Moderate
- WoundsModerate
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalPhytochemical Investigation of Equisetum arvense and Evaluation of Their Anti-Inflammatory Potential in TNFalpha/INFgamma-Stimulated Keratinocytes (2023)
PreclinicalEffects of Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) and Spirulina (Spirulina platensis) Dietary Supplementation on Laying Hens Productivity and Oxidative Status (2021)
PreclinicalEquisetum arvense L aqueous extract: a novel chemotherapeutic supplement for treatment of human colon carcinoma (2021)
PreclinicalSIRT1 Activation by Equisetum arvense L. (Horsetail) Modulates Insulin Sensitivity in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats (2020)
PreclinicalIdentification of common horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.; Equisetaceae) using Thin Layer Chromatography versus DNA barcoding (2015)
PreclinicalEquisetum arvense (common horsetail) modulates the function of inflammatory immunocompetent cells (2014)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.