What is Horsetail Extract?
Horsetail Extract is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Equisetum arvense plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Above Ground
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Horsetail Extract Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Horsetail Extract used for? Horsetail (Equisetum) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for its content of Silica (silicon compounds), flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, primarily for its mild diuretic effect and support for hair, nails, and connective tissue (silica). It provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as capsules, powder (herbal extract), standardized silica extract, herbal tea, and tinctures.
Benefits and Main Uses of Horsetail Extract
- Mild diuretic: Its best-supported traditional use is as a mild diuretic; EMA/HPC evaluates this as a traditional herbal medicinal product use (traditional use).
- Nail health: Clinical studies show that formulations containing horsetail can improve nail brittleness, cracking, and splitting (limited evidence).
- Hair health support: It is used to support hair durability due to its silicon content and antioxidant properties (limited evidence).
- Bone and connective tissue (traditional): Silica plays a role in collagen and connective tissue formation; it is traditionally used to support bone and connective tissue health (traditional/limited evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
The soluble silica it contains contributes to collagen and connective tissue synthesis; its flavonoids mediate mild diuretic and antioxidant effects.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (due to water solubility) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Equisetum arvense is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement regulations. The permitted/used part: Above Ground.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
There is no specific numerical daily upper limit defined for this extract in the Restricted Substances List; usage is conducted within the framework of general dietary supplement regulations and product specification/CoA.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years, depending on the manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch should be consulted for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Horsetail Extract.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.