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It was the settlers of North America who introduced witch hazel to Western cultures after learning early on how the natives used the herb. The Indians used to inflict a decoction of leaves and branches on small injuries, scratches, insect bites, tumors, inflammation, hemorrhoids and sore muscles and joints. They also drank hazelnuts to curb heavy menstrual bleeding and other bleeding. In the 19th century, an alcohol extract of witch hazel was one of the most popular herbal media in North America.

Witch hazel is a valuable cooling and astringent herb that can be used for many ailments, both externally and internally. It can contribute to i.a. to stop bleeding and mucus secretions, and reduce inflammation.

External use of witch hazel

The tannins in witch hazel have a dehydrating and astringent effect that causes proteins in the skin and mucous membranes to form a protective membrane that increases resistance to inflammation. It also seems that witch hazel strengthens damaged blood vessels under the skin and makes the skin heal faster. Both decoction and extract (decoction or distillate with a little alcohol) can be used on inflamed veins, leg ulcers and other slow-healing wounds. Witch hazel helps to soothe itching and irritation after insect bites, and can help dry out cold sores. A special tanning substance in witch hazel, hamamelitannin, has been shown to be able to constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding after e.g. injuries from shaving. Other tannins help keep wounds clean, prevent swelling and fight infections, and decoction of witch hazel is therefore good to use for wound washing and wound wraps. It reduces swelling of all kinds and is good for bruises, sprains and strains.

A slightly concentrated, cooled decoction is used as an eye bath water for the treatment of cataracts. If you make such a decoction yourself, it must be carefully filtered so that it does not contain any particles. Decoction can also be used on an eye compress for swollen eyes. Nosebleeds can be stopped by putting a cotton ball with witch hazel extract in the nostril.

When used externally in the form of ointments, creams, lotions or wraps, witch hazel is best known as an effective remedy for varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Witch hazel is also included in various toner, shaving water, face masks and creams. The herb is also used in many cosmetic preparations. A decoction can be a nice rinsing agent for dandruff on the scalp. If you suffer from severe itching on the body, you can have a strong decoction of witch hazel in the bath water. The herb is also good for reducing redness after eczema, skin inflammation and other skin irritations, and for scratches and sore nipples. Witch hazel has a cooling effect on sunburn and other minor burns, and the firming effect can help reduce wrinkles.

A double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial showed that witch hazel cream was not as effective as hydrocortisone when used on eczema, but that it had a mild and clear anti-inflammatory effect, and was without the side effects that cortisone ointments can have.

It was the settlers in North America who introduced witch hazel to Western cultures after learning early on how the natives used the herb. The Indians used to apply a decoction of leaves and branches to small injuries, scratches, insect bites, tumors, inflammation, hemorrhoids, and sore muscles and joints. They also drank witch hazel to cushion for excessive menstrual bleeding and another bleeding. In the 19th century, an alcohol extract of witch hazel was one of the most popular herbal remedies in North America. Troll hazel is a valuable cooling and astringent herb that can be used for many ailments, both external and internal. It can contribute to, among other things, to stop bleeding and mucus secretions, and curb inflammation.

External use of witch hazel The tanning substances in witch hazel have a drying and astringent effect that causes proteins in the skin and mucous membranes to form a protective membrane that increases resistance to inflammation. It also appears that witch hazel strengthens damaged blood vessels under the skin and causes the skin to heal faster. Both decoction and extract (decoction or distillate added with a little alcohol) can be used on inflamed veins, bone wounds, and other slow-healing wounds. Witch hazel helps to soothe the itch and irritation after insects and can help dry out cold sores. A special tanning agent in witch hazel, hamamelitannin, has been shown to contract blood vessels and stop bleeding after eg damage from shaving. Other tanning agents help keep wounds clean, prevent swelling and fight infections, and a decoction of witch hazel is therefore great to use for wound cleaning and wound wrapping. It suppresses swelling of any kind and is good at bruises, sprains, and stretches. A small concentrated, cooled decoction is used as an eye bath for the treatment of ocular catarrh. If you make such a decoction yourself, it must be carefully filtered so that it does not contain any particles. The decoction can also be used on an eye compress with swollen eyes. Nosebleeds can be stopped by putting a cotton swab with a witch hazel extract in the nostril. By topical use in the form of ointments, creams, lotions, or wraps, witch hazel is best known as an effective remedy for varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Troll hazel is also included in various face water, shaving water, face masks, and creams. The herb is also used in many cosmetic preparations. A decoction can be a fine rinse aid in the scalp. If you suffer from severe itching on the body, you can have a strong decoction of witch hazel in the bathwater. The herb is also good for attenuating redness after eczema, skin inflammation, and other skin irritations, and by scratches and sore nipples. Witch hazel seems to cool off by sunburn and other minor burns, and the firming effect can help cushion wrinkles.