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Swamp Horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile) is a perennial, rhizomatous herb that thrives in moist to wet environments across a wide range of regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Swamp Horsetail (Latin: Equisetum fluviatile) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Swamp Horsetail is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Swamp Horsetail is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Swamp Horsetail is a member native to ASK, ALB, ABT, ALT, AMU, and AUT. Swamp Horsetail thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 4.5–6.
Swamp Horsetail grows best in 7/10 light, moist, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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