HORSE TAIL

Equistem, commonly known as horsetail, belongs to the family of the vascular plants and is considered a living fossil. Looks like alfalfa in appearance. The plant reproduces by spores instead of seeds like most of the plants. Absorption of silica is very rare among plants growing on Earth, but horsetail is an exception. It is well known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, healing, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, making it a very useful plant. This plant is beneficial for us, as it has several medicinal properties.