Horsetail Extract Powder

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a traditional herbal medicine with roots in ancient Rome and Greece, used for various ailments such as stopping bleeding, treating ulcers and trauma, and addressing lung tuberculosis and kidney disease. The entire plant is medicinal, known for its bitter taste and benefits, including heat-clearing, diuretic effects, and cooling the blood. It is primarily harvested in summer and autumn from regions like Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Jiangxi, and Anhui. Recent studies have shown horsetail extract's effectiveness in treating age-related conditions, including hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood lipids, atherosclerosis, and prostate enlargement.

Horsetail's stems are rich in organic silicon and silicic acid, which aid in repairing fractures and forming essential proteins in connective tissues, skin, bones, cartilage, and ligaments. Additionally, horsetail is effective for urinary infections, kidney and bladder stones, and local treatment of burns and trauma.

Horsetail extract powder can inhibit clay hydration, showing effects comparable to polyamine and potassium chloride. It prevents clay minerals from dispersing in solution and significantly reduces the expansion rate of clay slices. The extract also inhibits diamond crumbs in water, with performance similar to potassium chloride. At a concentration of 3%, horsetail extract demonstrates optimal effectiveness. Its active compounds, such as flavonoids, help reduce water molecules on the surface, further inhibiting expansion.

In the beauty industry, horsetail's anti-inflammatory and soothing properties are valued, leading to its incorporation into shampoos. This makes horsetail an effective conditioner for oily hair, helping to regulate sebaceous gland secretion and improve the overall condition of greasy hair.