Equisetum hyemale (Horsetail)

Traditional uses

Turkey

• Astringent
• Tuberculosis
• Hemostat
• Lung
• Diuretic

Elsewhere

• Astringent

Germany

• Cancer

China

• Epiphora
• Leucorrhea
• Prolapse
• Rectum
• Uterus
• Antidote(Copper)
• Flux
• Ophthalmia
• Hemorrhage
• Menorrhagia

Canada(Kwakiutl)

• Sore
• Wound

Austria

• Cancer

Chemicals

Plant

• ACONITIC-ACID
• ARSENIC — 0.12
• CAFFEIC-ACID
• COPPER — 4
• DIMETHYLSULFON
• FERULIC-ACID
• HERBACETIN-3-BETA-D-...GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
• MAGNESIUM — 1010
• MANGANESE — 12
• SILICON-DIOXIDE
• ZINC — 10
• CALCIUM — 15500
• GOSSYPETIN-3-BETA-D-...GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
• MERCURY — 0.08
• IRON — 140
• POTASSIUM — 14900
• SODIUM — 85

Root

• ARSENIC — 0.12

Activities

1. Antiarthritic — 5 compounds; CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
2. Antiosteoporotic — 5 compounds; CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
3. Antiarrhythmic — 4 compounds; CALCIUM, FERULIC-ACID, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
4. Antidepressant — 4 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
5. Antidiabetic — 4 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
6. Antiinflammatory — 4 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, COPPER, FERULIC-ACID, MAGNESIUM
7. Antispasmodic — 4 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
8. Anxiolytic — 4 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
9. Diuretic — 4 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
10. Hypotensive — 4 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM, ZINC
11. Pesticide — 4 compounds; ARSENIC, CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID, ZINC
12. Analgesic — 3 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID, ZINC
13. Antiaggregant — 3 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID, MAGNESIUM
14. Antialcoholic — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
15. Antianemic — 3 compounds; COPPER, IRON, MANGANESE
16. Antiepileptic — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
17. Antifatigue — 3 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
18. Antihypertensive — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
19. Antiinsomniac — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC
20. Antioxidant — 3 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID, MANGANESE
21. AntiPMS — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE
22. Antisyndrome-X — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
23. Cardioprotective — 3 compounds; toxic activity; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
24. Hypocholesterolemic — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM
25. Immunomodulator — 3 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, ZINC
26. Immunostimulant — 3 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID, ZINC
27. Vasodilator — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
28. Antiallergic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, FERULIC-ACID
29. Antianxiety — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
30. Antiatherosclerotic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
31. Antibacterial — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
32. Anticanker — 2 compounds; IRON, ZINC
33. Anticarcinogenic — 2 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
34. Anticlimacteric — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
35. Anticoronary — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
36. Antidysmenorrheic — 2 compounds; FERULIC-ACID, MAGNESIUM
37. Antihepatotoxic — 2 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
38. Antiherpetic — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
39. AntiHIV — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, ZINC
40. Antihyperkinetic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
41. Antileukemic — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
42. Antimenopausal — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
43. Antimutagenic — 2 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
44. Antinitrosaminic — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
45. Antiobesity — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
46. Antiperiodontitic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
47. Antiplaque — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
48. Antiradicular — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
49. Antirheumatic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
50. Antiseptic — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, ZINC
51. Antistomatitic — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, ZINC
52. Antistress — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
53. Antistroke — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
54. Antitumor — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
55. Antitumor (Skin) — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
56. Antitumor-Promoter — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
57. Antiviral — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
58. Calcium-Antagonist — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, MAGNESIUM
59. Cancer-Preventive — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
60. Cholagogue — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
61. Choleretic — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
62. Fungicide — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
63. Hepatoprotective — 2 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
64. Hepatotropic — 2 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
65. Insectifuge — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
66. Insulinogenic — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
67. Laxative — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
68. Metal-Chelator — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
69. Ornithine-Decarboxylase-Inhibitor — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
70. Prooxidant — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, IRON
71. Prostaglandigenic — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
72. Sunscreen — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, FERULIC-ACID
73. Tranquilizer — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
74. Vulnerary — 2 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID, ZINC
75. ACE-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; ZINC
76. Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
77. Allelopathic — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
78. Allergenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID
79. Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker — 1 compounds; POTASSIUM
80. Anorexic — 1 compounds; ARSENIC
81. Antiacne — 1 compounds; ZINC
82. Antiacrodermatitic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
83. Antiadenoviral — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
84. Antiaging — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
85. Antiakathisic — 1 compounds; IRON
86. Antialopecic — 1 compounds; ZINC
87. Antialzheimeran — 1 compounds; ZINC
88. Antianginal — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
89. Antiangiogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
90. Antianorectic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
91. Antianorexic — 1 compounds; ZINC
92. Antiasthmatic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
93. Antiatherogenic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
94. AntiBPH — 1 compounds; ZINC
95. Anticancer — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
96. Anticancer (Colon) — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
97. Anticancer (Forestomach) — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
98. Anticancer (Liver) — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
99. Anticancer (Skin) — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
100. Anticataract — 1 compounds; ZINC
101. Anticephalagic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
102. AntiCFS — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
103. Anticheilitic — 1 compounds; IRON
104. Anticoeliac — 1 compounds; ZINC
105. Anticold — 1 compounds; ZINC
106. Anticolitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
107. Anticonvulsant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
108. AntiCrohn's — 1 compounds; ZINC
109. Antidandruff — 1 compounds; ZINC
110. Antidementia — 1 compounds; ZINC
111. Antidiscotic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
112. Antidote (Aluminum) — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
113. Antidote (Cadmium) — 1 compounds; ZINC
114. Antidote (Lead) — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
115. Antidysgeuzic — 1 compounds; ZINC
116. Antidyskinetic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
117. Antieczemic — 1 compounds; ZINC
118. Antiedemic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
119. Antielastase — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
120. Antiencephalopathic — 1 compounds; ZINC
121. Antiendometriotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
122. Antienterotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
123. Antiescherichic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
124. Antiestrogenic — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
125. Antifibromyalgic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
126. Antifibrotic — 1 compounds; ZINC
127. Antiflu — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
128. Antifuruncular — 1 compounds; ZINC
129. Antigastrotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
130. Antiglaucomic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
131. Antigonadotropic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
132. Antihangover — 1 compounds; ZINC
133. Antihemolytic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
134. Antihepatoadenomic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID
135. Antiherpetic? — 1 compounds; ZINC
136. Antihistaminic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
137. Antihypercholesterolemic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
138. Antihyperthyroid — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
139. Antihypoglycemic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
140. Antiimpotence — 1 compounds; ZINC
141. Antiinfective — 1 compounds; ZINC
142. Antiinfertility — 1 compounds; ZINC
143. AntiLegionella — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
144. Antilepric — 1 compounds; ZINC
145. Antileukonychic — 1 compounds; ZINC
146. Antileukotriene — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
147. Antilithic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
148. AntiLyme — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
149. Antilymphomic — 1 compounds; ZINC
150. Antimaculitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
151. Antimastalgic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
152. Antimelanogenic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
153. Antimenorrhagic — 1 compounds; IRON
154. Antimetastatic — 1 compounds; ZINC
155. Antimigraine — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
156. Antimitotic — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
157. Antimitral-valve-prolapse — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
158. AntiMS — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
159. Antineoplastic — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
160. Antinephrolytic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
161. Antineuropathic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
162. Antineurotic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
163. Antinociceptive — 1 compounds; COPPER
164. Antinyctalopic — 1 compounds; ZINC
165. Antiophidic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
166. Antiototic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
167. Antiperoxidant — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
168. Antiprolactin — 1 compounds; ZINC
169. Antiproliferant — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
170. Antiprostaglandin — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
171. Antiprostatitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
172. AntiRaynaud's — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
173. Antiretinopathic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
174. Antiserotonin — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
175. Antispare-Tire — 1 compounds; ZINC
176. Antispasmophilic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
177. Antistaphylococcic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
178. Antisunburn — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
179. Antithiamin — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
180. Antithrombic — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
181. Antithyroid — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
182. Antitic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
183. Antitinnitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
184. Antitriglyceride — 1 compounds; ZINC
185. Antitumor (Colon) — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
186. Antitumor (Forestomach) — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
187. Antitumor (Liver) — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
188. Antiulcer — 1 compounds; ZINC
189. Antiulcerogenic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
190. Antivaccinia — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
191. Antiviral? — 1 compounds; ZINC
192. Arteriodilator — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
193. Astringent — 1 compounds; ZINC
194. Beta-Blocker — 1 compounds; POTASSIUM
195. Calcium-Channel-Blocker — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
196. Candidicide — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
197. Carcinogenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID
198. Cardiac — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
199. Cardiotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; POTASSIUM
200. Chemopreventive — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
201. Clastogenic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
202. CNS-Active — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
203. CNS-Depressant — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
204. Co-carcinogenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID
205. Collagen-Sparing — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
206. Collagenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
207. Contraceptive — 1 compounds; COPPER
208. Copper-Antagonist — 1 compounds; ZINC
209. COX-2-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
210. Cytoprotective — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
211. Cytotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID
212. Deodorant — 1 compounds; ZINC
213. Detoxicant (Alcohol) — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
214. DNA-Active — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
215. DNA-Protective — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
216. Ergogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
217. Hepatocarcinogenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; CAFFEIC-ACID
218. Herbicide — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
219. Histamine-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
220. Hydrocholerectic — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
221. Hypertensive — 1 compounds; SODIUM
222. Hypoglycemic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
223. Hypolipidemic — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
224. Immunosuppressant — 1 compounds; ZINC
225. Leptingenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
226. Leukotriene-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
227. Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
228. Litholytic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
229. Lyase-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
230. Mucogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
231. Myorelaxant — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
232. Nephrotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MERCURY
233. Neurotransmitter — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
234. NF-kB-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; ZINC
235. Perfumery — 1 compounds; ACONITIC-ACID
236. Phagocytotic — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
237. Preservative — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
238. Prostaglandin-Synthesis-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
239. Schizophrenigenic — 1 compounds; COPPER
240. Sedative — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
241. Spermigenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
242. Testosteronigenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
243. Trichomonicide — 1 compounds; ZINC
244. Tumorigenic — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID
245. Uterorelaxant — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
246. Uterosedative — 1 compounds; FERULIC-ACID
247. Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; CAFFEIC-ACID

Toxic compounds

• CAFFEIC-ACID — Allergenic; Plant
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Anticarcinogenic; Plant
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Antihepatoadenomic; Plant; 200 ppm diet orl mus
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Antihepatotoxic; Plant
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Antimutagenic; Plant
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Carcinogenic; Plant; 2% (diet)
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Co-carcinogenic; Plant
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Cytotoxic; Plant; TC50=200 ug/ml
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Hepatocarcinogenic; Plant; 400 ppm diet orl mus (in the absence of alcohol)
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Hepatoprotective; Plant
• CAFFEIC-ACID — Hepatotropic; Plant
• COPPER — Cardioprotective; Plant
• FERULIC-ACID — Anticarcinogenic; Plant
• FERULIC-ACID — Antihepatotoxic; Plant
• FERULIC-ACID — Antimutagenic; Plant
• FERULIC-ACID — Hepatoprotective; Plant
• FERULIC-ACID — Hepatotropic; Plant
• MAGNESIUM — Anticonvulsant; Plant
• MAGNESIUM — Antinephrolytic; Plant
• MAGNESIUM — Antineurotic; Plant
• MAGNESIUM — Cardioprotective; Plant
• MAGNESIUM — Neurotransmitter; Plant
• MERCURY — Nephrotoxic; Plant
• POTASSIUM — Cardioprotective; Plant; 3,000-5,000 mg
• POTASSIUM — Cardiotoxic; Plant; 18,000 mg/man/day
• ZINC — Antiacrodermatitic; Plant; 8-34 mg/day/orl/chd
• ZINC — Antineuropathic; Plant
• ZINC — Detoxicant (Alcohol); Plant