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Healing with Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel

Healing with Witch Hazel Wouldn’t it be ironic if this widely used herbal remedy turned out to be worthless? Fortunately that does not appear to be the case.

Astringent - Witch hazel leaves, twigs, and bark contain fairly high concentrations of tannins, and a Belgian animal study showed it constricts blood vessels, supporting its longtime use as an astringent.

Commercial witch hazel water may not contain tannins, but it does contain other chemicals with reported antiseptic, anesthetic, astringent. and anti-inflammatory action. Witch hazel water is an ingredient in Tucks, Preparation H Cleansing Pads, and several German hemorrhoid preparations.

Rx for Witch Hazel

For an astringent decoction, boil I teaspoon of powdered leaves or twigs per cup of water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Apply directly or mix into an ointment.

For a bitter, astringent gargle, use I teaspoon of bark per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes and strain.

Witch hazel may be used externally on anyone, but dilute it for use on children under age 2.

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