Silica plays an essential role in human beings, animals and plants. In humans, it is especially needed in the lungs, spleen and lymph nodes, but also in the blood. The connective tissue in general needs ample silica and can fulfill its functions only... *
Organic Vegetal Silica 15mg "Just finished the first bottle.It's just been four weeks and there seems to be less hair in the comb in the morning. Also my finger nails seem to be less brittle. Am anxious to see what the next four weeks will bring." -- Robert (Locomotive Engineer)
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Silica plays an essential role in human beings, animals and plants. In humans, it is especially needed in the lungs, spleen and lymph nodes, but also in the blood. The connective tissue in general needs ample silica and can fulfill its functions only when daily doses are constantly consumed. Important for nails and hair; regular intake can stop unnecessary hair loss and strengthen hair growth as well as improve the look of nails.
Care for the skin by increasing the strength and elasticity against negative influences of all kinds.
Inhibits the aging process in tissues. Younger person's tissues show a higher silica content which eventually decreases as they age.
Stimulates the immune system.
Antiflammatory, disinfecting, absorbing odor and binding effects.
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skibummer - January 14, 2008, 20:50
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I just fractured my tibia and a nutritionist told me to use horsetail extract (capsules and tea). These were not available in my local store, and I was told that organic vegetal silica did the same thing. Any thoughts on this?
ZooScape Moderator - November 18, 2008, 18:50
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Organic Silica is extracted from the spring horsetail herb plant. So yes, you can use organic silica as a substitute for horsetail extract.
However, please note that horestail extract is available here in various forms, including teas, capsules, powders and more: Horsetail Silica (Shavegrass)
Directions
Adults: Take three capsules daily.
Ingredients
225 mg of pure aqueous extract from Spring Horsetail (Equistetum arvense) equivalent to 15 mg soluble, easily assimilated Organic silica.
This product contains no Artificial Preservatives, Color, Milk, Soya, Corn, Wheat or Yeast.
Cautions
Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women or those with auto immune disorders, including lupus.
Label Information
Do not refrigerate.
Additional Information
Swiss Herbal products are an exclusive line of premium quality, natural source vitamins, minerals and supplements as well as herbs, cosmetics and herbal remedies. All products are prepared to the highest standards of quality control, from raw materials right through the entire manufacturing process. Samples are sent to independent laboratories to verify that these high standards are met or surpassed for purity, potency, stability and freshness.
All Swiss Herbal products are packed in tamper-proof pharmaceutical-grade& recyclable containers.
All vitamins and supplements are guaranteed for purity, potency and stability for up to three years.
Just finished the first bottle.It's just been four weeks and there seems to be less hair in the comb in the morning. Also my finger nails seem to be less brittle. Am anxious to see what the next four weeks will bring.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
