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Meadow Horsetail (Equisetum pratense) is a perennial herb that thrives across a wide range of regions, including Alaska, Alberta, and much of Europe and Asia. Meadow Horsetail (Latin: Equisetum pratense) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Meadow Horsetail is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Meadow 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.
Meadow Horsetail is a member native to ASK, ABT, ALT, AMU, AUT, and BLT. Meadow Horsetail thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Meadow Horsetail grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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