Description

Equisetum Arvense, Ext. is a standardized botanical extract derived from the common horsetail plant, a natural source of bioactive compounds including flavonoids and silica. This extract is valued for its functional properties, offering a natural alternative for formulations requiring specific biological activities. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries seeking high-quality, plant-derived ingredients.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used as a key ingredient in formulations targeting bone, joint, and connective tissue health due to its natural silica content.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare products (creams, lotions, serums) for its potential astringent, antioxidant, and skin-strengthening properties.
• Herbal & Traditional Medicine: Serves as a base material for tinctures, capsules, and teas in herbal supplement production.
• Functional Foods & Beverages: Added to health-focused food and drink products to enhance their nutritional profile.
• Hair Care Products: Formulated into shampoos and conditioners to promote hair strength and vitality.
• Topical Preparations: Used in ointments and gels for its soothing and supportive qualities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Equisetum Arvense, Ext.
CAS No.	71011-23-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Horsetail Extract; Equisetum Extract; Field Horsetail Extract; Common Horsetail Extract; Equiseti herba extract; Shavegrass Extract; Bottlebrush Extract; Pewterwort Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Equisetum Arvense Extract is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and support our products with Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metals, and microbiological limits. Specifications can be aligned with relevant industry standards for botanical ingredients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine Brownish Powder
Identification (HPLC/TLC)	Complies
Assay (Total Flavonoids)	≥ 2.0%
Silica Content	5.0% - 10.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash	≤ 15.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
E. coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.