🌾 Ayurvedic Perspective on Horsetail

 Though horsetail isn’t a classical Ayurvedic herb, its energetics and qualities translate easily:

• Virya (Potency): Cooling ❄️

• Rasa (Taste): Astringent, slightly bitter

• Guna (Qualities): Light, dry, rough

• Dosha Impact:

  • Pacifies Kapha (excess oil, sluggishness)

  • Balances Pitta (cooling, soothing inflammation)

  • ⚠️ May slightly aggravate Vata if overused (due to its drying nature — best blended with moistening herbs like calendula or aloe)

✨ Ayurvedic Takeaway:
Horsetail is excellent for firming, clarifying, and strengthening skin, scalp, and nails — but for very dry or sensitive skin, it should be paired with more hydrating botanicals.

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🏺 DIY Horsetail-Infused Beauty Recipes

1️⃣ 🌿 Collagen-Supporting Skin Serum

A light herbal serum to boost elasticity & reduce fine lines.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp dried horsetail

• ½ cup jojoba or grapeseed oil (light, fast-absorbing)

• 1 tsp rosehip oil (extra vitamin C for collagen support)

• Optional: 3 drops frankincense essential oil (skin rejuvenator)

Method

• Infuse horsetail in jojoba/grapeseed oil (solar infusion for 2 weeks or low-heat for 3 hours).

• Strain, add rosehip oil & EO. Store in a dropper bottle.

Use: Apply 2–3 drops nightly on clean, damp skin.

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2️⃣ 💆‍♀️ Horsetail & Rosemary Hair Rinse

For shine, scalp health, and hair growth stimulation.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp horsetail

• 1 tbsp rosemary

• 2 cups hot water

Method

• Steep herbs for 30 min, cool, strain.

• Use as a final rinse after shampooing.

✨ Tip: Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for extra scalp balancing.

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3️⃣ 💅 Nail Strengthening Soak

Perfect for brittle or peeling nails.

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong horsetail tea (steeped 20 min)

• 1 tsp olive oil (nourishment)

• 2–3 drops lemon juice (brightens nails)

Method:

• Mix ingredients in a bowl.

• Soak nails for 10 minutes, 2–3 times a week.