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Horsetail | Historic | Strengthening | Mineral Rich

Horsetail | Historic | Strengthening | Mineral Rich

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Meet Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) — the ancient, mineral-dense herb treasured for centuries in traditional wellness practices. Recognised for its naturally high silica content, horsetail has long been associated with inner strength, herbal tonics, and deeply supportive brews that feel earthy, steadying and restorative.

These finely cut stems offer a clean, grassy aroma and a subtly herbal taste, making them ideal for infusions, wellness teas, rinses, balms, and handcrafted apothecary-style preparations. Horsetail has a long history across European and Indigenous herbalism, valued for grounding rituals and strengthening botanical blends.

Hand-packed in Wollongong, this Herb Harem staple is perfect for herbalists, makers, and anyone building a natural wellness pantry filled with traditional roots and greens.


💚 Why You’ll Love It

✔️ Premium horsetail herb, dried & cut for infusions

✔️ Traditionally valued for mineral-rich support

✔️ Ideal for wellness teas, rinses & botanical preparations

✔️ Clean, grassy, old-world herbal profile

✔️ Hand-packed in Wollongong with Australia wide delivery


💡 Fun Fact

Horsetail is one of the oldest plants on Earth — its ancestors grew over 300 million years ago, during the age of giant prehistoric forests.


🫖 Shed Pairings:

  • Blend with Nettle Leaf for a mineral-rich tonic
  • Combine with Dandelion Root for grounding brews
  • Mix with Meadowsweet Herb for gentle herbal balance
  • Pair with Calendula Flowers for soothing floral–green blends
  • Add to rinses infused with Chamomile Tea Bag Cut
  • Steep alongside Lemon Balm for a calming edge
  • Use with Peppermint Leaf to brighten earthy notes
  • Combine with Ginkgo Leaf for an old-world herbal duo

📖 How to Use

  • Tea/Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp in hot water for 5–10 minutes.
  • Strong Brew: Simmer gently for deeper extraction.
  • Herbal Rinse: Prepare a cooled infusion for hair or skin rinses.
  • Blends: Combine with grounding roots and soothing florals.
  • Botanical Base: Use in old-world herbal recipes, tonics & traditional preparations.

⚠️ Attention Note

·        Not recommended during pregnancy.

·        Avoid long-term use without guidance.

·        Do not ingest if you have kidney conditions — consult a practitioner.

·        Horsetail is best used intermittently as part of a balanced herbal routine. Avoid continuous internal use beyond 4 weeks. May interfere with thiamine if taken long-term.

·        Not suitable for pets OR small children internally.


** NOTE: All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.

 

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Express Post - $18.95

 

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