Horsetail has diuretic, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties. Its diuretic properties help fight water retention - a condition that can lead to weight gain.
This herb also has the ability to improve lymphatic and circulatory function, promoting processes that help remove fat tissue.
Some recipes for drinks to help lose weight from horsetail:
Horsetail tea
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried horsetail (5 g); 1 cup of water (250 ml).
How to make: Add 1 teaspoon of horsetail to a cup of boiling water. Cover the bottle, steep for 10 minutes and strain. Drink up to 3 cups a day.
Horsetail, artichokes and lemons
Ingredients: 1 artichoke; 2 cups water (500 ml); 2 tablespoons horsetail (30 g); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (5 ml).
How to make: Cut the artichoke into pieces and boil in a pot with water. When the water boils, reduce the heat and add the ponytail grass. After about 2 - 3 minutes, remove from the heat, steep for 15 minutes and then strain. Drink 1 cup on an empty stomach and drink another cup in the afternoon. When serving, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Horsetail and green tea
Ingredients: 1 cup of water (250 ml); 1/2 teaspoon dried horsetail (7 g); 1 teaspoon green tea (5 g).
How to make: Boil the water until boiling, then add the horsetail and green tea. Reduce the heat and remove after 5 minutes, let it steep and then strain. Drink with a mid-morning snack. If you like, you can drink it again in the afternoon. Drink in moderation. Do not drink more than 3 cups/day.
Side effects of horsetail
Horsetail is safe when used in moderation for a short time. Therefore, you should not consume too much because it can cause diarrhea, stomach upset or affect the kidneys. If you have liver or kidney disease, it is best to consult a doctor before taking it.
In addition, do not use for children or if you have vitamin B deficiency, alcoholism, high blood pressure, heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding.
