What is Horsetail Extract 10:1?
Horsetail Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1) obtained from the Hunan huakang plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Stem
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Horsetail Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Horsetail Extract 10:1 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). With its standardized 10:1 content, it provides a consistent component source in formulations such as capsules, powder (herbal extract), standardized silica extract, herbal tea, and tinctures.
Benefits and Main Uses of Horsetail Extract 10:1
- Mild diuretic: Its best-supported traditional use is as a mild diuretic; EMA/HMPC evaluates this as a traditional herbal medicinal product use (traditional use).
- Nail health: Clinical studies show that formulations containing horsetail can improve nail fragility, cracking, and grooving (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; 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 (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Hunan huakang is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Stem.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis 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 10:1.
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; it does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.