Category:
Plant Extracts
CAS NO:
12580
Standard:
USP,EP,
Horsetail Extract is a standardized botanical derivative from Equisetum arvense, primarily processed via aqueous or hydroalcoholic extraction to isolate bioactive flavonoids and silica. While the extract contains complex polysaccharides, its key marker compounds are often quantified as silicic acid polymers; specific molecular formulas vary by fractionation, with no single universal CAS number for the crude extract.
Therapeutic use requires monitoring for thiaminase activity which may deplete vitamin B1. Storage must occur in cool, dry conditions below 25°C to prevent silica aggregation and microbial growth.