# Horsetail > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Equisetum arvense | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: None<br>Leaves: Brown and green | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Arctic to temperate cultivated areas, wastes, and roadsides | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Perennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Herbalist]], [[Poisonmaker]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 10-90 cm | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description An unmistakable, primeval plant reminiscent of the early days of the planet. It is used in fertility rituals, regulates menstrual flow, and bestows control over snakes. --- ## Properties toxic to livestock and horses ### Magical Properties - Bestows fertility - Charms snakes - Counteracts mental manipulation - Creates and enforces vows - Enforces boundaries - Protects the psychic space from intrusions ### Medicinal Properties - Aids in kidney stones - Astringent - Diuretic - Reduces swelling - Regulates menstrual flow - Stops bleeding - Strengthens hair, teeth, and fingernails