BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT AND ITS PRESENCE 

addition to the fern, the Horsetail is one of the oldest plants in the world.  Its history dates back to the Paleolithic.  It usually grows in the wild near rivers or water sources.  It grows up to a meter in height.  In the specific climate of Peru in the mineral-rich soil it grows up to 3 meters high and sometimes creates beautiful forests.

  One of the main characteristics of Cola de Caballo is the high mineral content.  Especially kalium salt and silica.  The ash obtained from that plant contains 60-80% silicon, making it one of the richest plant sources of that mineral in the world.  During cooking silicon dissolves in water, thanks to it it is well absorbed by the digestive system.  It is really valuable because silicon is essential for the proper functioning of the body and has a beneficial influence on metabolism.


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  Horsetail has long made its way into traditional medicine thanks to its detoxifying, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory properties (especially of the urinary tract).  In addition, it is also disinfectant, compressive, stops bleeding and has slightly anodyne properties.  It helps stop bleeding, and in TB it cures bleeding foci in the lungs.

  In addition, it purifies the blood, disinfects the stomach and intestines, and in case of fractures it helps the conglutination of the bones.  It helps with collagen disease and other connective tissue diseases, and also with osteoporosis and osteomalacia.  It strengthens hair and nails, and has a beneficial influence on the complexion and skin of the body.

  It is also useful for tissue cohesion, tightening the walls of blood vessels, and prevents arteriosclerosis.  It is helpful in inflammation of the urinary bladder, urethra and urinary ducts, in the initial stage of renal failure, hematuria, urinary incontinence, nephrolithiasis, cholelithiasis, inflammation of the prostate, gout, defecation disorders, digestive problems and edema.