{"product_id":"christophers-original-formulas-horsetail-herb-91364","title":"CHRISTOPHERS - Horsetail Grass 450 mg - 100 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHorsetail herb\u003c\/span\u003e is an integral part of numerous medicinal preparations  used for cough, rheumatism, kidneys and bladder diseases as well as for  purifying the blood.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBecause horsetail is very effective for the removal of excess water  from the body without affecting its salt composition, the herb is very  promising for the treatment of kidney and urinary tract inflammation.  Dr. Christopher s Horsetail Herb Capsules may help with rheumatic pains,  chronic cough and swollen legs (the condition associated with metabolic  disorders).  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of Use\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn ancient times, horsetail herb was used as a styptic. In the  Middle Ages, it treated cough, gout, tuberculosis, and urolithiasis.  Subsequently, horsetail was forgotten as a medicinal plant and its green  summer shoots were valued only as a \"tin grass\" for cleaning expensive  pewter. In the beginning of the 20th century, it was re-discovered as a  drug by Sebastian Kneipp. Since then, the herb has been used as a light  diuretic, as well as a rheumatism and gout remedy, as a lotion for  poorly healing wounds, for rinsing the throat and mouth, and as an  additive for baths.    \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHorsetail herb contains saponin (about 5%), alkaloids, flavonoids,  ascorbic acid, carotene, malic, aconitic, oxalic, and silicic acids,  calcium salt, bitter, tannic, tarry substances, proteins, carbohydrates,  and fat oils.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePharmacological Properties\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHorsetail is a herbal medicinal plant with a diuretic property. In  addition, the herb has styptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory  effects. Several studies suggest that horsetail herb capsules may have  detoxication effect, in particular, contributing to the removal of lead  from the body. Silicon compounds contained in large quantities in the  plant, play an important role in the metabolism and functional activity  of connective tissue, mucous membranes, blood vessels, they are  especially important for the development of bone tissue.    \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorsetail Herb Capsules Application\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDr. Christopher s Horsetail Herb capsules have styptic and diuretic  properties. The capsules may be used for edema based on circulatory  insufficiency, inflammatory processes in the bladder or urinary tract,  for pleurisy with a lot of exudate; and as a styptic for hemorrhoids and  uterine bleeding. The use of horsetail herb capsules in acute nephritis  ins t recommended as the herb itself may irritate kidneys.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHorsetail herb has a diuretic effect, causing an increased cardiac  activity and the acceleration of blood flow. Studies show that the herb  improves excretory kidneys  abilities. Laboratory tests in dogs show  that horsetail accelerates and increases the excretion of lead from the  body.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn many countries, horsetail herb capsules are used as an  astringent, haemostatic, diuretic and antiseptic agent. It is taken  internally for pulmonary tuberculosis and the diseases of the urinary  organs.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAccording to recent studies, horsetail herb provides disinfectant,  antiseptic, tonic and wound healing effect. It may be used for lungs and  kidney diseases, as well as bleeding of different origins. Externally,  horsetail herb is effective for wounds healing, burns, alopecia, as well  as angina, gums inflammation, and nasal bleeding. The herb may also be  used to fight against Athlete's Foot and eye inflammation. Horsetail  Herb Capsules contain silicic acid that increases the production of  white blood cells and blood clotting. It may also help with pulmonary  disease (non-severe forms of pulmonary tuberculosis), as well as the  acceleration of tissue epithelization.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Vegetarian Capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFACTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia;\"\u003eSupplement Facts:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" border=\"0\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd height=\"39\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sfServings\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eServing Size: \u003cstrong\u003e2 Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Servings per Container: \u003cstrong\u003e50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/clear.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" border=\"0\" class=\"sfColumnTitles\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd width=\"270\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003ctd width=\"124\" align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003ctd width=\"90\" align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e% Daily Value*\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" border=\"0\" class=\"sfColumns\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd colspan=\"3\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/clear.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e    \u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"270\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e Horsetail grass (Equisetum arvensel)\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003ctd valign=\"top\" align=\"right\" width=\"124\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e 900 mg\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003ctd valign=\"top\" align=\"right\" width=\"90\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e * \u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd height=\"2\" colspan=\"3\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/clear.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" border=\"0\" class=\"sfFooter\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd width=\"460\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.       Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.\u003cbr\u003e      ** Daily Value not established. \u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd height=\"2\" colspan=\"3\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/clear.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia;\"\u003eOther Ingredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia;\"\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003e100% Vegetable Base Capsules.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAs a dietary supplement take 2 capsules before each meal with 12 oz of water or as prescribed by your health care professional.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. \u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/inline\u003e","brand":"Christopher's Original Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31027451297850,"sku":"91364","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1971\/0887\/products\/91364.jpg?v=1752422712","url":"https:\/\/vitamingrocer.com\/products\/christophers-original-formulas-horsetail-herb-91364","provider":"Vitamin Grocer UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}