Active ingredient: Equisetum arvense

Brand Name: Field Horsetail

Drug class: Herbal Medicinal Products

Mechanism of Action:

Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a medicinal plant known for its high silica content. The silica helps strengthen bones, hair, and nails, and is also thought to improve skin health. Its mechanism of action involves promoting tissue repair and acting as a diuretic, aiding in fluid balance and urinary tract health. It is commonly used to treat conditions like edema, kidney stones, and urinary infections, as well as to promote wound healing. Additionally, field horsetail is sometimes used to strengthen connective tissues and improve joint health.

Effect on fertility biomarkers

Equisetum arvense (Field Horsetail) may decrease cervical mucus production due to its diuretic effect, which increases fluid elimination from the body. This can potentially reduce overall hydration, leading to a decrease in the amount of cervical mucus, which relies on adequate fluid levels for optimal production.

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References:

Carneiro DM, Freire RC, Honório TC, Zoghaib I, Cardoso FF, Tresvenzol LM, de Paula JR, Sousa AL, Jardim PC, da Cunha LC. Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial to Assess the Acute Diuretic Effect of Equisetum arvense (Field Horsetail) in Healthy Volunteers. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:760683. doi: 10.1155/2014/760683. Epub 2014 Mar 4. PMID: 24723963; PMCID: PMC3960516.

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