Equisetum arvense L.
Özet
Equisetum arvense L. is an herbaceous perennial plant originated in the northern hemisphere, which is traditionally used as a medicinal ingredient. It is a medicinal herb having been used traditionally and clinically in many countries for thousands of years. Traditional medical practice records about Equisetum arvense L. found in many countries including Brazil, Turkey and Iran, and scientific studies carried out since early twentieth century have supported the idea that the plant can be used as medicine. Recently, a significant number of studies have been carried out, and clinical data has been collected especially on its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.
