Discovering the secret hair strength

Despite often being labelled as a nuisance, the field horsetail offers numerous health and beauty benefits. Here's why this plant deserves a closer look.

Field horsetail significantly improves hair quality. No matter if it's brittle, dull, or weak - field horsetail will revitalise, smoothen, and strengthen your locks. This plant is abundant in silicon - the second most abundant element in nature after oxygen, which is why it's called the "element of life." Crucially, silicon is involved in collagen and elastin synthesis. Collagen boosts the hair, hair follicles, and scalp health, while elastin enhances hair’s strength and elasticity. Field horsetail also combats dandruff and regulates sebum production on the scalp.

Beyond benefiting hair and scalp, drinking it as an infusion can boost metabolism, fortify blood vessels, and accelerate wound healing. Field horsetail also has diuretic properties, and in traditional medicine, it’s used for urinary tract issues. Moreover, it is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, cleaning skin prone to acne and boils.

Field horsetail is a staple in many cosmetic products, enhancing hair, scalp, skin tone, and nail condition. You can also prepare homemade remedies, such as rinses or infusions. For a rinse, steep half a cup of dried field horsetail in roughly 10 oz (around 300 ml) of hot water (not boiling). After soaking for 15 minutes with a cover on, let it cool. This rinse should be used regularly after every hair wash, ideally for 3-4 weeks.

Consuming field horsetail benefits hair and overall body health. Steep a tablespoon of the dry herb in a cup of hot water for 15 minutes. This infusion can be consumed two to three times a day. However, taking a break every four weeks or so is crucial, as continued use of field horsetail can interfere with the body's absorption of vitamin B1.