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Uses? |
Internally: – Water retention – Antimicrobial – Antibacterial – Hair growth – Diuretic Externally: – Wound healing |
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Who? |
Almost everyone |
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Who can’t? |
People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding |
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How long? |
Up to 4 weeks appears to be safe for most people |
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Side effects? |
Depletion of vitamin B1 Stomach upset |
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Available forms? |
Capsules, tinctures, teas |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or directions on the package |
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Part used? |
Whole herb |
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Comes from? |
Most of the supply comes from Europe and China, also common in North America |
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Other names? |
Rough horsetail Field horsetail Scouring rush Bottlebrush Shavegrass Dutch rush |
