{"product_id":"shavegrass-1-oz","title":"Shavegrass 1 oz","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eEquisetum arvense\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Shavegrass, Horsetail, Common Horsetail, Bottle Brush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Shavegrass, widely known as Horsetail, is one of the most ancient living plant lineages on Earth, tracing its ancestry back to the towering prehistoric forests of the Carboniferous period. Prized for its exceptionally high concentration of bioavailable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"266\"\u003esilica\u003c\/b\u003e, Shavegrass acts as a premier structural tonic. It works quietly and deeply to nourish and strengthen connective tissues, bones, hair, nails, and skin. With its cooling and mildly astringent energetics, it also serves as a gentle, supportive diuretic for the urinary tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnergetics:\u003c\/b\u003e Cool, Dry, Astringent, Tonifying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Constituents:\u003c\/b\u003e The defining therapeutic constituent of Shavegrass is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003esilica\u003c\/b\u003e and silicic acids (making up roughly 5 to 8% of the dry weight), which provide essential building blocks for collagen and connective tissue. It also contains valuable flavonoids, saponins (including equiseterin), and plant sterols that contribute to its tissue-toning and diuretic actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTraditional Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Shavegrass is a classic structural and eliminative tonic. It is traditionally used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eStrengthen brittle nails, fine hair, and support healthy, resilient skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eSupport bone density, joint integrity, and the healing of connective tissue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eTone and soothe the urinary tract, acting as a gentle diuretic to encourage fluid elimination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eProvide mild astringent support to tighten relaxed tissues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the silica in Shavegrass is bound within hard, cell walls reinforced by minerals, standard light steeping is insufficient to extract its full medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLong Decoction:\u003c\/b\u003e Simmer 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried shavegrass in a covered pot of water on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes to properly break down the cellular walls and release the silica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTincture:\u003c\/b\u003e Alcohol extracts are useful for its diuretic and urinary-toning constituents, though a decoction is preferred for mineral structural support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eThis statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"166\"\u003eWarning:\u003c\/b\u003e Because of its strong diuretic action, Shavegrass should not be used continuously for extended periods without breaks, and should be avoided by individuals with severe kidney disease, acute heart conditions, or low blood pressure.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renaissance Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62886854295711,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/5216\/3460\/files\/shavegrass.webp?v=1791499512","url":"https:\/\/shop.renaissance-farms.com\/products\/shavegrass-1-oz","provider":"Renaissance Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}