Pharmacology of the species Equisetum (Equisetum arvense)

The greater Equisetum arvense is an herbaceous plant from the family Equisetaceae commonly found in North America, Europe and Asia. has been used since ancient times medical practice because of its pharmacological applications, presence many biologically active compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, carbohydrate, proteins amino acids, phytosterols, saponins sterols. Scientific data reveals existence 0.6 to 0.9% flavonoids apigenin glucoside, genkwanin kaempferol sophoroside, luteolin quercetin glucoside. It also contained caffeic acid, 5-7.7% silicic acid alkaloids.