Silicon, potassium, aluminum, manganese, saponins, phytosterols, phenolic acids, cafeic acids, alkaloids, tannins and 15 types of bioflavonoids.
During the second stage of growth the herb is gathered for medicinal use.The plant is cut above the root and the stems are used dried or fresh.
Horsetail plant has been traditionally used for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It is also believed to support wound healing, bone health, and skin conditions due to its high silica content. However, scientific evidence supporting these medicinal actions is limited and more research is needed to confirm its efficacy.
Bromelain was first isolated from pineapple juice in 1891 and introduced as a therapeutic supplement in 1957. The active ingredients are found in the juice and stem of the pineapple plant.
The entire plant has numerous medicinal properties that act synergistically to good effect.
Although the stem bark of cat's claw has some medicinal activity, the root is three to four times more active than the stem bark. Strength of active properties varies depending on when the plant is harvested.
The leaves, flowers, and seeds of borage have medicinal properties.
Horsetail, also known as Equisetum, is a perennial plant that resembles a small green horsetail with segmented stems. It is commonly found near water sources and has been used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and antioxidant properties. Horsetail is also used in gardening as a natural remedy for controlling pests and promoting plant growth.
The root of the plant is the part valued for its medicinal properties.
Essential oil Azulene, flavonoids, coumarins, plant acids, fatty acids, cyanogenic glycosides, choline, tannin and salicylate derivatives.
A horsetail is a Vascular plant.
The medicinal properties of anise come from the chemicals that are present in the fruits.
The type of plant with fleshy leaves commonly used in cooking and known for its medicinal properties is called Aloe Vera.