April 30-07 Horsetail Rush
Horsetail Rush or Scouring Rush is an ancient plant. The horsetails, which propagate by spores and rhizomes, were a much larger and more diverse group in the distant past. As early as 325 million years ago, some species were large trees reaching to 30 metres tall. The vast coal deposits that we use today are the remains of plants such as these.
A pesky weed to some, this particular plant likes wet, sandy soil which is so prevalent here on Malcolm Island.
Horsetail Rush is a source of silica which is necessary for bone repair, cartilage, and connective tissue. Horsetail is also abrasive enough to be used for polishing metals. Horsetail also has many other traditional uses in herbal medicine.
A pesky weed to some, this particular plant likes wet, sandy soil which is so prevalent here on Malcolm Island.
Horsetail Rush is a source of silica which is necessary for bone repair, cartilage, and connective tissue. Horsetail is also abrasive enough to be used for polishing metals. Horsetail also has many other traditional uses in herbal medicine.
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