Bottlebrush,
Shavegrass, cauda equina, Paddock -pipes, Dutch Rushes,
Pewterwort.
Varieties:
Equisitum
arvense, E. debile, E. elongatum, E. hyemale,E. maximum, E.
sylvaticum.
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The dried stems were historically used for polishing metals or woodwork. Horsetail was used so speciifcally for Pewter poilishing that it bears the folk-name "Pewterwort".
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Silicic
Acid and water-soluble silicic compounds
saponins
phystosterol
flavonoids
aconitic acid
traces of the alkaloids:
nicotine
palustrine and palustrinine.
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Of
the dried, sterile stem, and or fresh juice:
diuretic, vulnerary,
genito- urinary astringent, weak anti - haemhorrhagic,Poultice for wounds,sores or ulcers(spec:,urinary tract
ulceration)
douche in leucorrhea or menorrhagia
prostatic disease
enuresis (bedwetting)
incontinence
mouthwash in apthous ulcers,
or gingivitis
cystic ulceration and
ulceration of urinary passages
reduce swollen eyelid
Dried stems of E.hyemale
used for scouring metals or
woodwork
nail strengthening preparations
treating dropsy
"gravel and kidney affections"
stomach acidity, dyspepsia
emmenagogue, being cooling and
astringent
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