Horsetail: Equisetum arvense (L.)
Why Horsetail? Also known as “shavegrass” or “bottlebrush,” horsetail herb has been used traditionally by Native Americans as food and animal feed. Horsetail is also known to reduce normal, everyday inflammation in the body and support a healthy functioning immune system.
Quality Assured: Our certified organic horsetail herb is sustainably sourced from Albania. This herb is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides. Our experts here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally evaluate every herb through taste, touch, and smell to assure that you are receiving the best botanicals suitable for use.
Benefits: Organic horsetail can be used to support a normal, healthy immune system and reduce inflammation in an overall healthy body.
Cautions and Contraindications: Do not use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Horsetail should not be taken among those with cardiac arrhythmias or those taking digoxin.
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formula:
NOURISHING HERBAL SNACKS:
Calendula Calendula officinalis powder: 1⁄4 cup
Gotu kola Centella asiatica powder: 1⁄4 cup
Horsetail Equisetum arvense powder: 1⁄4 cup
Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra powder: 1⁄4 cup
Flaxseed oil or other seed oil: 1⁄4 cup
Sesame seeds (whole): 1⁄4 cup
Dried fruit of child’s choice: 1⁄2 cup
(Optional) Crushed almonds: 1⁄4 cup
Honey: 1⁄2 cup*
Nut butter as needed to achieve cookie dough consistency.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend together thoroughly. Add a little more honey and nut butter if too stiff and dry, or a little more licorice powder if too sticky. If still too sticky, you can add crushed almonds into the mixture. Use hands to press the mixture into an eight-inch by eight-inch pan and chill several hours or overnight. Use a knife or spatula to cut into one-inch squares. You can also roll the pieces in crushed almonds to retain shape and texture. Store in tightly sealed containers.
*Do not use honey with infants younger than one year as there have been reports of botulism spores in honey and this can be fatal in infants.
Recipe from: Stansbury, J., ND. (2010). Tasty Herbal Options for Children. Naturopathic Doctor News & Review, 6(6):25.
