Equisetum palustre L. marsh horsetail (Equisetaceae Michx. ex DC.).

The Equisetum L. genus is the only living representative of the Equisetace family which used to be very large. Only about 15 species have survived to this day. The marsh horsetail is one of them. Horsetails have not been the subject of detailed cytochemical studies so far. This paper briefly presents, among others, some morphological and anatomical characteristics of the species, its taxonomic diversity, distribution and association with specific habitat types, as well as threats, traditional use and life cycle. The phytochemical composition has been treated slightly more broadly in the context of ancient and modern phytotherapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]