Also listed as: Equisetum arvense; Horsetail; Scouring Rush; Shave Grass
The diuretic effects of horsetail may enhance the toxic effects of digoxin, a medication used to treat irregular heart rhythms and, sometimes, congestive heart failure. For this reason, people taking digoxin should note take horsetail without first consulting a healthcare provider.
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