Horsetail is widely used for genito-urinary problems including inflammations, kidney stones, incontinence, bedwetting, enuresis, lithiasis, nephritis, gout and is considered a specific in cases of inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostate gland. Horsetail is also excellent for healing wounds, strengthening connective tissue and because of its styptic properties it helps to heal bleeding ulcers. Avoid use with anti-hypertensive drugs. Hydrangea root has been most promising in the treatment of an infalmed or enlarged prostate gland. It is also used for urinary stones or gravel associated with urinary infections.
Nettles are one of the most widely applicable plants available.
They can effect a wide range of problems and act as an excellent general detoxifying remedy and whole body tonic. Nettles are a rich source of trace elements, absorbing and accumulating them. The high content of silicon present has made nettles highly beneficial in stimulating hair growth and improving the condition of the hair and especially the skin. Echinacea is the prime remedy to help rid the body of microbial infections. This plant shows up in most herbal cold, flu and fever formulas, for this purpose it combines well with golden seal.