Horsetail

₡1,900.00

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Scientific name: Equisetum hyemale

Family: Equisetaceae

Origin: Eurasia

Medicinal use: Horsetail can be an ally for weight loss thanks to its diuretic effect and its ability to dispose of toxins from our body through urine. As a remedy to eliminate fluid retention. It is one of its most common uses thanks to its potassium content. It is effective in cases of cystitis, urethritis, kidney stones, even prostatitis.

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