In the days when blacksmiths were closely allied with alchemists and knew some of their secrets, horsetail was valued for giving magical strength to weapons and armour.
Information
Latin name: Equisetum Arvense
Family: Equisetaceae
Folk name: Shavegrass, pewterwort, natures hoover
Habitat: Ploughed or disturbed areas
Part Used: Stem
Medicinal Use: Rich in silica, used for chronic urinary infections
Wikipedia Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equisetum
