Witch Hazel

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🌿Ingredients: Wildcrafted Hamamelis virginiana Aerials(USA) 💊Capsule: HMPC Plant fibre Weight 350 MG 🌱Daily Intake: 4  Caps / Powder 1.2g

 

Traditional & Therapeutic Uses

Overview:
Witch Hazel is a small deciduous shrub native to North America, long valued by Indigenous peoples and early herbal practitioners for its astringent, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. The bark, leaves, and twigs are rich in tannins, flavonoids, catechins, and volatile oils that contribute to its remarkable ability to tone tissue, reduce swelling, and promote skin repair. Traditionally, Witch Hazel has been used both topically and internally — as a wash, tea, or gargle — to soothe inflammation, ease bruising, and support vascular health.

Skin Health & Topical Care:
Witch Hazel’s most recognized benefit lies in its astringent action, which helps tighten pores, tone skin, and reduce excess oil. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects make it valuable in managing acne, eczema, psoriasis, and minor skin irritations. It is commonly used in aftershave tonics and cosmetic lotions to soothe irritation, reduce redness, and promote healing of small cuts or abrasions.
Witch Hazel can also relieve sunburn, insect bites, puffy eyes, and itchy skin, providing a natural alternative to synthetic astringents and steroid creams. Especially effective on speeding up healing from bruising.

Vascular Support (Hemorrhoids & Varicose Veins):
The tannins and flavonoids in Witch Hazel help strengthen blood vessel walls and reduce inflammation, making it effective in the management of hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and postnatal perineal soreness. Its topical use reduces swelling, improves circulation, and provides gentle pain relief. Witch Hazel medicated pads or ointments are often applied to soothe hemorrhoidal tissue and relieve discomfort.

Digestive Health:
When used as a mild tea, Witch Hazel’s catechol tannins provide antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects that may ease diarrhea, dysentery, and abdominal cramping. It also helps reduce excess mucus in the digestive tract and may assist in calming inflammatory bowel discomfort such as colitis.

Respiratory Relief:
As a gargle or mouthwash, Witch Hazel can soothe sore throats, laryngitis, and mouth ulcers. When combined with clove or sage, it provides additional antiseptic and numbing effects that help relieve throat irritation.

Wound Healing & Anti-inflammatory Benefits:
Witch Hazel promotes faster healing of bruises, sprains, and minor wounds. It reduces swelling and supports capillary repair, making it beneficial after minor injuries or surgery. Its use in compresses and tinctures helps relieve local inflammation and discomfort.

Properties:
Astringent • Anti-inflammatory • Hemostatic • Antioxidant • Antiseptic • Vasoconstrictive • Antimicrobial • Tonic

Indicated For:

  • Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and irritated skin

  • Hemorrhoids and varicose veins

  • Bruises, swelling, or minor wounds

  • Sore throat and laryngitis

  • Mild digestive discomfort, diarrhea, or colitis

  • Sunburn, insect bites, or puffy eyes

How It Works:
The active compounds in Witch Hazel — primarily tannins (hamamelitannins) — constrict tissue and reduce capillary permeability, resulting in reduced swelling, bleeding, and inflammation. These tannins also provide antimicrobial protection, preventing infection while encouraging tissue regeneration. Internally, catechins and flavonoids act as mild antispasmodics and antioxidants, supporting mucosal healing in the digestive and respiratory tracts.

Cautions:

  • High internal doses may cause nausea, constipation, or liver irritation due to tannin content.

  • Always consult a healthcare professional before internal use, particularly during pregnancy, lactation, or when taking other medications.

  • For external use, avoid application to deep or open wounds.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.