Investigation of the chemical composition of phenolic compounds in Equisetum arvense (L.) extracts of water and ethanol

Abstract

Introduction: Equisetum arvense (L.), commonly known as horsetail, is generally used in traditional medicine as a therapeutic and pain reliever in wound, skin diseases, hair loss. Wide range of skin and hair cosmetics contains E. arvense extract. In skin cosmetics it acts as anti-aging, moisturizer, antiwrinkle, anti-acne, antiperspirant, conditioner. It prevents grey hair, strengthen the hairs and maintain hair tone [1,2]. E. arvense contains many phenolic components. The aim of the study: to determine the chemical composition of phenolic compounds in E. arvense stem extracts of water and ethanol by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). [...].