1 Actually, Germans do exactly that. 2  The informal 'du' is second person singular, whereas the formal 'Sie' is used like the third person plural 'sie'. 3  In former times, German also used third person singular 'er/sie' and second person plural 'ihr' for polite conversation. - 4  The formal Sie is still second person, though.
Therapeutic Benefits and Uses of Horsetail and Claims. Horsetail contains silicic acid, saponins, flavonoids, sterols, tannins, potassium, aluminum salts, manganese, magnesium, sulfur and calcium. Historically, horsetail has been used to stop bleeding, repair broken bones and as an herbal remedy for arthritis.
To enhance nettlesâ effects, you can mix it with horsetail (Equisetum arvense), which contains silica, another bone strengthener. You can make this healthful blend by simmering 4 cups of horsetail tops and 4 cups of nettles in 10 cups of water for 2 to 4 hours or until you have a dark, strong tea.