Recipe
Field horsetail spring-top decoction
- Herb:
- Field horsetail Equisetum arvense
- Method:
- Decoction
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 15 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- For 500 ml water use about 2 tsp dried tops (from clean sites only).
- Simmer 10–15 minutes under a lid, then strain.
- Drink short-term in modest portions — horsetail is not suitable for broad long-term use without professional sources.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Harvest where contamination is unlikely; not a substitute for professional care.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Field horsetail — Herb card
Decoction — Processing method detail