Horsetail (shavegrass)

CW Apothecary is one of the leading suppliers of Horsetail (Shavegrass). Horsetail, is known as a living fossil because it is the only surviving species in its genus. The plant gets its common name from the fact that the erect stems resemble a horse's tail. The fresh aerial parts of the herb are eaten as a spring vegetable, while the dried herb is used for teas and as a bath herb.