Horsetail contains a highly absorbable silica. Silica is a trace mineral that supports collagen formation and works with calcium for healthy bones.
Horsetail's rich silica content explains the herbs use for supporting the skeletal system, connective tissues, skin elasticity as well as promoting the health of hair, nails and skin. Such actions contribute to horsetails use for supporting arthritic conditions.
- Supports bones and connective tissue
- Supports hair, skin and nails
- Is rich in minerals, especially organic silica and selenium
Adults: Take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily.
Per 2 capsules
Horsetail Stems and Strobilus (Equisetum arvense) 720 mg
Keep out of reach of children
Horsetail contains the herb Equisetum arvense. Horsetail is traditionally used for hair and nail support, and it is well known for its natural silica content. Silica is commonly linked with connective tissue, which is why horsetail often appears in formulas aimed at hair, skin, nails and general structural support.
This is a herb-focused product rather than a collagen blend or multinutrient beauty formula. If you are interested in horsetail itself, the main thing it offers is that traditional link with silica and beauty support. It is often combined with collagen, biotin or minerals in broader formulas, but here you are getting horsetail on its own.
What is horsetail commonly used for?
Horsetail is traditionally used for hair and nail support. It is also associated with connective tissue support because of its natural silica content.
Why is silica mentioned with horsetail?
Horsetail is known as a natural source of silica. Silica is commonly linked with hair, nails and connective tissue, which is why the herb is used in those kinds of products.
Is Horsetail a collagen supplement?
No. Horsetail is an herbal supplement. It is often used alongside collagen in broader beauty routines, but this product is focused on the horsetail ingredient itself.
I have been taking this supplement for about 5 months now and it certainly has helped with my nails and hair. Nails are definitely stronger, my hair is still slow growing but is certainly not dry, I happy with this supplement and will continue taking for my hair, nails and my bones may be benefiting too