Horsetail is a perennial plant (a medicinal herb) that grows from underground tuber-bearing rootstocks. It is used to make medicine (as an herbal remedy) dating back to the times of the Greeks and the Romans.
According to a study published in the Archive of Dermatological Research, horsetail contains high levels of silica or silicon dioxide (a compound made up of silicon and oxygen). Silica increases the tensile strength and thickness of hair and reduces brittleness.
The horsetail plant improves blood circulation, which leads to healthier hair follicles.
The herb is believed to stimulate hair growth because of the following properties:
Antioxidant effects (molecules that protect from the effects of free radicals and prevent cell damage)
Silica content (rejuvenates hair, adding sheen to the appearance and strength to the hair shafts)
Contains selenium and cysteine (promote healthy hair growth)
Improves circulation
Acts as a diuretic (helps the body cleanse and detox)
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