This bush
has leaves and bark can be used for quality medicinal care.
The bark has the highest percentage of tannin.
It has astringent properties
which tighten and smooth the skin.
- When tincture is used as an after shave or just as a skin toner the result
is a soft and smooth skin.
- reduces inflammation
Witch
Hazel can be helpful for problem skin conditions, such as
- dry cracked skin,
- razor burn,
- sun burn,
- blemishes,
- eczema
- psoriasis
- cold sores
- used for
the rash and inflammation of poison oak or poison ivy add mugwort
- bug
bites
- and
for those babies, an ointment of witch hazel.
- a soothing ointment for bed sores [ for serious pressure sores use Charcoal antiseptic/disinfecting ointment]
Most Commercial
preparations use an alcohol base, with only trace amounts of the herb. Alcohol dries the skin without giving intended results.
When used internally
the properties and history should be reviewed carefully.
The medicinal salve can help relieve local external inflammation and is considered an excellent treatment
for;
- Suggested use to stop internal or external bleeding.
- hemorrhoids; we feel Witch Hazel salve is superior for this condition.
- varicose veins. A bandage, kept moist, will ease varicose veins and will stop the bleeding
of a hemorrhaging vein.
Lynne’s note: We have
prepared the salve and astringent [water based, leaves or bark] and find both excellent.
Lynne’s note: My grandfather used a witch hazel
branch as a ‘divining rod’ to find water under the ground. I saw it work for him, it moved under its own free
will. They dug a well on that spot and it produced water.
It was--and is---a do it yourself Radiesthesia --a thought provoking
and intriguing procedure. If anyone has similar ability I am interested in your experience.[maybe using a pendulum?]
