The archaic family of horsetails dates back to the early inhabitants of the Earth. This plant exudes a special, calming healing power, likely due to its survival through all previous natural disasters. It seems as if it brings many things back into balance through simplicity and structure with wise tranquility. Horsetail contains a lot of silicic acid and helps with ailments of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, kidneys and bladder, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, in obstetrics, and with psychological complaints. This book comprehensively describes the folk medicinal and scientifically researched healing effects of various species such as field, winter, forest, giant horsetail, and others. Many healing recipes and soothing cosmetic preparations can be made not only from field horsetail but also from the other species. Additionally, there are interesting uses in the kitchen as a mineral-rich superfood and as a practical helper in the household. With a foreword by Wolf-Dieter Storl.