Traditional Herbs from Equisetum hyemale

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Take enough stems of the perforated grass plant, wash them thoroughly.
Crush them until they become a paste.
Apply the paste to the wound.

What is Equisetum hyemale Looks like??

Parts of Equisetum hyemale that could be used

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Equisetum hyemale Distribution

Equisetum is the single surviving genus of a class of primitive vascular plants originating from the mid-Devonian period (350+ million years ago). Today, Equisetums are categorized as fern allies largely because they, like ferns, are non-flowering seedless plants that reproduce by spores. Equisetum hyemale is native to Eurasia, North America. One common name is "Scouring Rush", because the stems are rich in silica so they are used to scrub dishes. In Mexico, this plant is grown for the purpose of polishing furniture. In the floriculture industry, it is now widely planted as a potted ornamental plant and garden decoration plant. This plant is also used as medicine and has environmental uses as a phytoremediation.
Agroecology of Equisetum hyemale
Prefers moist soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5, in direct sunlight or partial shade. Bolong grass can withstand temperatures of around -30 �C.
Morphology of Equisetum hyemale

Branched roots, creeping rhizome, sometimes small tubers produced along the rhizome.
Leaves\u00a0small, grayish leaves (with tooth-like margins) completely surround and clasp the stem at the node, forming a sheath-like structure. Ribbon thin black appears just above and below the leaves.
Stems are round, thin stems have a grooved surface, hollow circumpolar sphenopsid covering at least two-thirds of the diameter. Stem is above the water level, monomorphic, green, with a height of more than 1 m. The stem diameter is between 0.5-1 cm, the base of the stem is not branched but has lateral branches with segments 5-8 cm long. The stem generally has 16-22 serrations depending on the stem color green with two black bands at the joint.
Spore-bearing cones are nipplelike in shape. Equisetum spores can germinate rapidly in suitable conditions with high humidity.

Cultivation of Equisetum hyemale

Reproduction can be done by spores and division of rhizomes.
Spores are best collected as soon as they are ripe and immediately sown on the surface on top of sterile compost. Keep the soil moist and transfer immediately to a pot once the plant is large enough. Propagate by spores have a high degree of difficulty.
Rhizome division, the plant usually spreads very freely when well placed, so it is easy to propagate by separation from the parent.

Equisetum hyemale, more details :

Chemical Content of Equisetum hyemale
Flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, silica, ethyl palmitate, kaempferol, glycosides and other phenolic compositions.
Benefits of Equisetum hyemale
Treats edema, kidney and bladder problems, stops wound bleeding and promotes healing, fights various types of infectious or inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, conjunctivitis, pyelonephritis, treats tuberculosis, jaundice, prostatitis, hypertension. This plant has anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, fever-reducing, hemostatic, hypotensive and styptic properties.
Simplisia of Equisetum hyemale

Prepare enough perforated grass stems, wash thoroughly with running water.
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Dry in the sun or in an oven at a temperature\u00a040\u00b0C until the moisture content\u00a010%." ,"Store in a clean, airtight container.

Another Facts for Equisetum hyemale :

Synonym of Equisetum hyemale
Equisetum hyemale f. hondae (Satou) Nakaike, Hippochaete hyemalis (L.) Milde ex Bruhin
Habitus of Equisetum hyemale
Fern. Annual fern, 1-2 m high
Habitat of Equisetum hyemale