Horsetail Equisetum vs Aster amellus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Horsetail Equisetum

Equisetum arvense

Urinary

Urinary

Horsetail Equisetum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Aster amellus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ancient plant surviving from the dinosaur age used as a diuretic, wound healer, and bone-strengthening herb due to its exceptional silica content.

European aster used in folk medicine for urinary conditions, skin inflammation, and as diuretic.

Active Compounds

silica, kaempferol, quercetin, equisetonin

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, sesquiterpene lactones

Traditional Uses

Diuretic for edema, Wound healing and hemostasis, Bone and connective tissue support, Traditional anti-inflammatory

urinary conditions, skin inflammation, wound healing

Modern Uses

Diuretic, Bone health (silica), Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory

mild diuretic, anti-inflammatory, skin care

Adult Dosage

6g dried herb as tea or 300-600mg extract daily

2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Kidney failure, Thiamine deficiency risk with long-term use

Asteraceae allergy

Side Effects

Thiamine deficiency with prolonged use, Diuretic effects, GI upset

contact dermatitis

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E