Skeletal System Tincture

Horsetail builds osteoblasts and strengthens bones and fingernails. Can prevent infections linked to fractures and osteoporosis. Osteoblasts are cells that create bone by laying down a matrix to which minerals bind to form bone. Prevents cells from breaking down bone, a process that can contribute to bone diseases like osteoporosis. Horsetail is also high in the mineral silica, which plays an essential role in strengthening bones.

Dandelion – has a rich source of calcium, boron, and vitamin K all of which are important for bone health and strength. The plant’s roots contain a fiber called inulin which helps support healthy bones by improving digestion and promoting healthy intestinal bacteria. Dandelion shoots have one of the highest amounts of the mineral boron in almost any food and is critical to strong bones. Boron improves bone density and prevents bone loss and bone diseases by facilitating calcium, the main mineral involved in bone mineralization, directly into the bones, where it helps prevent porous and weak bones from developing. It can also help protect bones because of its role in regulating estrogen function. Boron also helps keep your teeth and gums healthy by reducing inflammation

Stinging nettles leaves are rich in calcium, silica, and vitamin K. Silica stimulates not only collagen synthesis (which gives structure to connective tissue, and helps to keep skin elastic) but also works with calcium for the maintenance and growth of bone cells (osteoblasts). Silica is needed to trigger the deposit of bone crystals, a procedure known as bone mineralization. This trace mineral is also found in the eyes, glands, and organs. Osteocalcin mentioned earlier contributes to an increase in bone mass and mineralization and requires vitamin K in order to be synthesized.

Yucca is beneficial for the maintenance of healthy cartilage by lowering cartilage degradation while promoting lubrication for joint comfort. Yucca is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-oxidant, anti-protozoan, antibacterial, and anti-nematicidal (A nematicide is a type of chemical pesticide used to kill plant-parasitic nematodes).

Gotu Kola improves the health of cartilage and ligaments and reduces joint inflammation, cartilage erosion, and bone erosion.

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