Horsetail Extract

Equisetum arvense

Huisong Pharmaceuticals offers premium Horsetail Extract, carefully sourced from high-quality horsetail herb raw materials grown in China and harvested in September to October or March to April. The extract is standardized to 2.5-7% Silica, and we can also offer ratio extracts, straight powders and fine cuts to meet precise formulation requirements. Our horsetail products are ideal ingredients for pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, functional beverages and personal care formulations.

Potential Health Benefits

Horsetail is a time-honored botanical ingredient renowned for its naturally silica content and antioxidant properties. Traditionally used to support overall wellness, it is widely appreciated for helping support bone health,^[1-2] and promoting healthy-looking skin, hair, and nails.^[3-4] With its natural flavonoids contributing to antioxidant activity, horsetail is increasingly valued as a versatile plant extract for both wellness and beauty applications.
Applications and Versatility

Our horsetail products are highly versatile, offered in a variety of extracts, powders, fine cuts, and customized specifications, enabling smooth integration into a broad range of formulation needs. They can be incorporated into capsules, tablets, functional beverages, herbal teas, beauty-from-within supplements, and nutritional powders. With its distinctive botanical profile and excellent compatibility in formulation, horsetail can be effectively paired with other functional ingredients to support product innovation across traditional herbal preparations and modern consumer health and personal care applications.
Unmatched Quality and Compliance

Quality assurance is at the heart of everything we do at Huisong. Our Horsetail Extract undergoes thorough botanical identification and testing for key bioactive compounds, pesticide residues, heavy metals, microbial contaminants, aflatoxins, and more. Operating from over 185,000 m² of advanced, state-of-the-art facilities, we employ sophisticated water and ethanol-based extraction methods that maximize bioactive compound retention and purity.

Potential Health Benefits

Horsetail is a time-honored botanical ingredient renowned for its naturally silica content and antioxidant properties. Traditionally used to support overall wellness, it is widely appreciated for helping support bone health,^[1-2] and promoting healthy-looking skin, hair, and nails.^[3-4] With its natural flavonoids contributing to antioxidant activity, horsetail is increasingly valued as a versatile plant extract for both wellness and beauty applications.

Applications and Versatility

Our horsetail products are highly versatile, offered in a variety of extracts, powders, fine cuts, and customized specifications, enabling smooth integration into a broad range of formulation needs. They can be incorporated into capsules, tablets, functional beverages, herbal teas, beauty-from-within supplements, and nutritional powders. With its distinctive botanical profile and excellent compatibility in formulation, horsetail can be effectively paired with other functional ingredients to support product innovation across traditional herbal preparations and modern consumer health and personal care applications.

Unmatched Quality and Compliance

Quality assurance is at the heart of everything we do at Huisong. Our Horsetail Extract undergoes thorough botanical identification and testing for key bioactive compounds, pesticide residues, heavy metals, microbial contaminants, aflatoxins, and more. Operating from over 185,000 m² of advanced, state-of-the-art facilities, we employ sophisticated water and ethanol-based extraction methods that maximize bioactive compound retention and purity.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION(S)

2.5-7% Silica

Ratio Extracts

Straight Powder

Fine Cut

Tea Bag Cut

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Q1:How might Horsetail Extract specifically support bone health?
Q2:What other botanical ingredients may Horsetail Extract be combined with?
Q3:Which consumer groups may benefit most from Horsetail Extract supplementation?

Horsetail extract may support bone health primarily due to its naturally occurring silica.*

Horsetail Extract may be combined with Nettle Leaf Extract, Parsley Leaf Extract, Dandelion Root Extract and /or Celery Seed Extract to support healthy-looking hair, skin & nails.*

Horsetail Extract may be especially suitable for individuals seeking to support bone health and promote the appearance of healthy skin, hair, and nails.*

WHY PARTNER WITH HUISONG PHARMACEUTICALS ?

We care about what is being put into the people’s own system. This is proven through proper identification, potency and quality testing every step of our process. Since our founding in 1998, Huisong Pharmaceuticals established itself as a trusted leader in botanical extraction, processing and innovation, proudly serving public and private nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, personal care, and animal and pet brands worldwide. Our meticulous manufacturing processes, transparent global supply chains, experienced customer service teams and rigorous sourcing and quality standards reflect our enduring dedication to our core values of Nature, Health, and Science first.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

1. Biomed Pharmacother. 2024, 174: 116517. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116517.
2. Cell Prolif. 2012, 45 (4): 386-96. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2184.2012.00826.x.

3. Arch Dermatol Res. 2005, 297: 147-53. doi: 10.1007/s00403-005-0584-6.
4. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2025; 24: e16734. doi: 10.1111/jocd.16734.