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Botanical Name: Equisetum arvense
Plant Part Used: Whole Herb
Processing Method: Extraction
Also known as Snake grass and Puzzle grass, which belongs to the family of Equisetaceae. This plant contains sterols, phenolic acids, and flavonoids like phytochemicals. Potent antioxidants are available in quite a good amount in this plant that reduces the harmful effect of superoxide and free radicle. This herb also contains excellent nutritional value. It contains vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folate, vitamin E, and K, and minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, and Silica. Horsetail is good for skin, bone, kidney, hair, and joint health.
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United States
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Product Use |
Horsetail is a type of herb that belongs to the Equisetaceae family. It is also commonly known as ponytail or scouring rush due to its rough texture. Horsetail is native to Europe and North America and is cultivated in these regions for medicinal and ornamental purposes.
The production of horsetail begins with the seedling stage where the seeds are sown into a mix of peat and sand. The seedlings are then transplanted to fields that have been plowed and well-drained. These fields should also have a pH level of 5.5 to 6.5 for optimal growth. Horsetail typically grows in moist, shaded areas, but can also tolerate some sunlight.
The harvesting of horsetail is done in the summer when the plant is at its peak growth and before the spores develop. The aerial parts of the plant, including the sterile stems and fertile cones, are harvested by hand using scissors or knives. The harvested horsetail is then dried in a well-ventilated area or in a dehumidifier to prevent mold growth.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | 95% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 5.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Horsetail Herb Extract | 10:1 | TLC |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
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