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Rushes [ Equisetum hyemale ]

Equisetum hyemale, horse tail rush, snake grass, or scouring rushes have long been used as an abrasive for both cleaning cooking pots and smoothing wood. ” History: Contains so much silica that bunches of the stem have been sold for … Continue reading

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