Guest guest Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 Didn't work for my SIL. Gayla Roberts Always Enough Ranch Acampo, California Check out our SALE PAGE at www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.html A day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine! goatclearing http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.html No one ever gets far unless he accomplishes the impossible at least once a day. Elbert Hubbard - " Stephanie K. Fox " <mathsoaper Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:14 AM RE: Re: Herb Of The Week - Horsetail > Tea tree oil works too. > > Steph }) > " A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. " Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at <a href= " http://www.BigValley.net " >www.BigValley.net</a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 , " Christine Ziegler " <chrisziggy@e...> wrote: > > Happy Moonday to everyone! > > The herb of the week this week - November 7th - 13th is > Horsetail (Equisetum arvense). > >> *Smile* > Chris (list mom) > Great Choice Chris! Here is my two cents: One of the most important trace elements in human nutrition is silicon. Although one of the most abundant minerals (in the form of quartz) found in the earth's crust, the body utilizes an astonishing small amount. Of all the silicon containing foods known, horsetail is, by far, the best source of the bioactive form. Silicon must dissolve in water and be digestible; because it most often occurs in compounds, instead of as a pure element, most forms do not dissolve and are not digestible! Silicon is used in the growth and repair of bone and tissue, and in other biological processes. Externally, both the American Indians and the Chinese use horsetail to stop bleeding and accelerate the healing of wounds and broken bones. Silicon is involved in the processes by which bone, cartilage, connective tissue and skin are formed. Connective tissues such as aorta, trachea, tendon, bone and skin are unusually rich in silicon. Silicon is present in several important cells: Osteoblasts (bone forming cells), Chondroblasts (cartilage forming cells), Fibroblasts (fiber forming cells, these cells are also important in the biosynthesis of collagen.) There is evidence that various types of tissues have precedence over others when injured. Thus, bone will be healed before cartilage, and cartilage would be healed before collagen. Therefore, using horsetail as a supplement when these types of injuries occur will significantly improve healing rates with less chance of repair to " lesser " tissues being retarded! Now, here is where the role of silicon in the human body gets facinating! There have been numerous studies done to observe the role of silicon in relationship to inflammatory disease, aging, endocrine balance and senility. One theory is that when the silicon/aluminum ratio in the bloodstream favors silicon, then the detrimental effects of aluminum (i.e. adverse effects of bone formation, senility and toxicity) are not seen! Also, a decline of hormonal activity may be responsible for the inability of the aging body to replenish silicon. Therefore, silicon therapy may be useful in the treatment of restoring endocrine balance and the treatment of some forms of dementia! In conclusion, horsetail is an excellent source of minerals, especially silica and calcium. Horsetail is the most bioavailable source that we know of, in the plant kingdom, for the trace mineral silicon. The relationship of silicon to vital body functions such as the formation of bone, cartilage and collagen implores us to ensure an adequate supply of this trace mineral in our diets. Although there are many sources of horsetail extracts, I am a firm believer in the synergy of the many nutrients found in whole foods. I advocate the use of the whole herb taken as a tea. I do make a tisane blend that I call Build. It is a synergistic blend of alfalfa leaf, horsetail, oatstraw, raspberry leaf, spearmint leaf and stinging nettle. It has a very pleasant taste. All ingredients are certified organic/and or wildgrown. Please contact me off-list for purchasing info. (I hope this is okay Chris, I started my post on Thurs but didn't wrap it up til today ) Warm regards and continue to be, Lori Schuster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Yes I would like to know this myself. I would tell my DH if it were true. Barbara > > Hi Gayla, can you remember where you heard or read > this. > >> > > I have read of teeth regrowing from cavities using > > horsetail tea. > > Gayla Roberts > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Sorry, it was years ago, and I can't even remember where I read it. It was a decently reputable place though. I am not much help, am I? Gayla Roberts Always Enough Ranch Acampo, California Check out our SALE PAGE at www.bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenoughhobbysale.html A day without Bill Barnhill is like a day without sunshine! goatclearing http://coloredboers.home.att.net/always.html There is no failure except in no longer trying. Elbert Hubbard - " sewingstorms " <sewingstorms Saturday, December 03, 2005 7:54 PM Re: Herb Of The Week - Horsetail > Yes I would like to know this myself. > I would tell my DH if it were true. > > Barbara Dial Broadband has arrived Nationwide! Up to 5 times faster than traditional dialup connections from $13.33/month! See the demo for yourself at <a href= " http://www.BigValley.net " >www.BigValley.net</a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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