Origin: Derived from the vascular plant called Horsetail (Equisetum)
Also Known As:
Equisetum
Snake grass
Puzzle grass
Overview: Horsetail 4:1 P.E. is an extract derived from the horsetail plant. It is concentrated at 4:1 (25%). The plant is considered to be a “living fossil”, the only living genus of the entire class Equisetopsida.
The plant contains silicon and silica which helps promote bone, oral, hair, and nail health. It also contains other beneficial compounds that aid in fighting inflammation including flavonoids and phenolic acids, kynurenic acid, styrylpyrones, and vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folate, E, and K.IT also contains inositol, choline, chlorophyll, phytosterols, and dietary fiber.
Common Dosage: 300 mg dried extract or 2 to 12 ml alcohol extracts