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Wood Horsetail (Equisetum sylvaticum) is a perennial, rhizomatous herb that thrives in moist environments across the Northern Hemisphere, including regions such as Alaska, Albania, and parts of Europe and Asia. Wood Horsetail (Latin: Equisetum sylvaticum, family Sphenophyllaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Wood Horsetail is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Wood 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.
Wood Horsetail is a member of the Sphenophyllaceae family native to ASK, ALB, ABT, ALT, AMU, and AUT. Wood Horsetail thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to heavy soils with a pH between 4 and 6.5.
Wood Horsetail grows best in 4/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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