Equisetum bogotense
About
Equisetum bogotense, the Andean horsetail, is a herbaceous perennial that reproduces through spores. It has thicker, less bushy whorled branches, and a silica rich rhizomatous stem, which roots grow out of, under ground. This stem is a dull dark brown color with glabrous growth aside from the sheathed segments. The plant has a history as a traditional herbal remedy, and a study of its diuretic effects on humans showed significant increases in urinary sodium, potassium, and chloride. Human and animal trials of indicate that E. bogotense has "high" efficacy as a diuretic. It is used in several modern herbal supplements. The species epithet refers to Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.
- Family
- Equisetaceae
How to use it
Equisetum bogotense has been traditionally used as a herbal remedy, especially for its diuretic effects. It has shown significant efficacy in increasing urinary output, making it a popular choice in modern herbal supplements. This plant can be a valuable addition to herbal medicine cabinets for those interested in natural health remedies.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Equisetum bogotense
- Slug
- equisetum-bogotense
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Equisetaceae
- Genus
- Equisetum
- Species
- bogotense
- Wikidata QID
- Q4744883
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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