Horsetail Extract Powder

What is horsetail extract powder?

Horsetail extract powder is a substance extracted from the whole plant of the horsetail plant of the Equisetaceae family using spray drying technology. It retains the original flavor of horsetail itself and contains horsetail extract. It is powdery, has good fluidity, good taste, easy to dissolve and easy to preserve. Horsetail is also known as successor grass, male and female grass, joint grass, hollow grass, wasp grass, bristle grass, yellow ant grass, joint grass, elder grass, etc. This extract contains a variety of active ingredients, including silicone, silicic acid, flavonoids, phenolic acids, alkaloids and other beneficial ingredients. Due to its multiple pharmacological activities, it is widely used in medicine, health products and cosmetics.

What functions does it have?

Diuretic and Kidney Problems

Horsetail extract powder is best known as a mild diuretic to increase urination and reduce edema, and is used to treat a variety of bladder and kidney problems, such as kidney stones and bladder infections.

It has an excellent astringent effect on the urogenital system, helping to reduce bleeding and heal wounds due to its high content of organic silicon.

Osteoporosis Prevention

It is very high in silicon, an element necessary for the body to properly utilize calcium. A lack of silicon may result in calcium not being effectively utilized by the body, resulting in the formation of precipitates. Therefore, horsetail can help prevent the onset of osteoporosis.

Arthritis and Atherosclerosis

The high silicon content in horsetail may help explain its use in the treatment of arthritis and atherosclerosis. Both joints and arterial tissues contain high amounts of silicon, making horsetail a potentially effective remedy for these conditions.

Hemostasis and Wound Healing

It has astringent and hemostatic properties that help heal bleeding ulcers, and it can also be used to treat burns and wounds to promote wound healing.

Skin Care

In skin care cosmetics, horsetail extract is mainly used as an active ingredient, which has moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, acne-removing, astringent and soothing effects on sensitive skin. It can moderately promote the secretion of interferon-γ, help suppressive dermatitis, and enhance skin metabolism.

Promote wound healing

Whether used internally or externally, it is used to reduce inflammation and promote wound healing, especially due to its astringent and hemostatic properties, it helps heal bleeding ulcers.

Protect the liver

The various chemical components contained in horsetail, such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, glycosides and alkaloids, work together to help liver health. Specifically, horsetail extract can work through a variety of mechanisms, such as regulating the clearance of metabolites in the body, thereby playing a role in detoxification and liver protection. In addition, it can also fight against damage to the liver caused by certain harmful factors and help maintain the normal function of the liver.

What effect does it have on improving blood circulation?

Diuretic

Horsetail extract powder is one of the more significant pharmacological effects of horsetail extract. Studies have shown that horsetail extract can increase urine output, reduce edema, and has a certain therapeutic effect on a variety of bladder and kidney problems. Although the diuretic effect mainly lowers blood pressure and reduces edema by increasing water excretion, it can also indirectly promote blood circulation because the excretion of urine can help the body eliminate excess water and toxins, thereby reducing the burden on the heart and vascular system.

Anti-atherosclerosis

Its active ingredients may have another important effect on improving blood circulation, that is, anti-atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease that causes blood vessels to become narrow and blocked, thereby affecting blood circulation. Studies have shown that certain components in horsetail extract may help prevent the development of atherosclerosis, thereby maintaining the health and elasticity of blood vessels and promoting blood circulation.

Anti-inflammatory

Its anti-inflammatory effect is also one of the reasons why it is beneficial for improving blood circulation. Inflammation is a common cause of narrow blood vessels and poor blood flow. The study showed that horsetail extract had the strongest additive effect on GL in inhibiting TNF-α at both the mRNA and protein levels, which helps reduce inflammatory responses and thus improve blood circulation.

Hepatoprotective

The liver is an important organ in the human body that is responsible for processing and eliminating toxins and waste products from the body, including those that affect blood circulation. The hepatoprotective effect may help the liver perform these functions better, thereby helping to improve blood circulation.

Specific protective effects on liver damage

Anti-inflammatory

Horsetail extract powder has a certain protective effect on inflammatory liver damage, which is mainly related to its anti-inflammatory mechanism. Studies have shown that Equisetum arvense extract can inhibit multiple inflammatory signaling pathways, such as NF-B signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway and STAT signaling pathway 1. These signaling pathways play a key role in inflammatory response. By inhibiting these pathways, Equisetum arvense extract can reduce the inflammatory state of the liver.

Antioxidant

Horsetail extract is rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which can scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. In the case of liver damage, oxidative stress is one of the important factors leading to liver cell damage, so the antioxidant effect of Equisetum arvense extract is of great significance for protecting the liver from damage.

Hepatoprotection

The protective effect of Equisetum arvense extract on the liver is also reflected in the inhibition of hepatocyte apoptosis. By inhibiting key regulators of apoptosis, such as caspase-3 and caspase-9, and enhancing the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins, such as Bcl-2 and Survivin, Equisetum arvense extract can protect hepatocytes from the threat of apoptosis.

Enhanced immune function

In addition, horsetail extract has the effect of enhancing immune function. This may be related to its positive effect on the immune system, thereby helping to enhance the body's resistance to liver damage.

What can it be used for?

Medical

Urinary problems: As a mild diuretic, horsetail extract is often used to increase urine output, help relieve edema, and treat bladder and kidney-related conditions such as kidney stones and bladder infections.

Hemostasis and wound healing: Due to its high silicone content, horsetail extract can act as an astringent to reduce bleeding and promote wound healing.

Osteoporosis: The silicon in horsetail is essential for bone health, and some experts believe it can help prevent osteoporosis.

Arthritis and atherosclerosis: Due to its high silicon content, horsetail extract may have a positive effect in the treatment of these conditions.

Others: Horsetail is also used to treat incontinence, bedwetting in young children, and as a specific remedy for inflammation and benign prostate enlargement.

Health and food industry

Functional foods: As a natural ingredient, horsetail extract can be used to develop functional health foods that provide additional health benefits.

Beverages: In the beverage industry, horsetail extract can be used as a natural additive to increase the nutritional value and taste of products.

Cosmetics

Skin Care: The silicic acid and silicates in horsetail extract may help improve skin health, such as treating brittle nails, and therefore may also be used in skin care formulations.

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