•   Botanical name: hamamelis virginica
•  Parts used:bark or leaves.
• Other names: hazel nut, spotted elder

        This is an old fashioned remedy and a very effective astringent. Use it after washing and before applying makeup or as an aftershave.

Witch Hazel can be helpful for problem skin conditions, such as

• dry cracked skin
• razor burn
• sun burn
• eczema 
• psoriasis
• cold sores; used alone or in combination with lemon balm

 Most preparations use an alcohol base, with only trace amounts of the herb. Alcohol dries the skin without giving intended results. 

A strong infusion, or salve can help relieve local external inflammation and is considered an excellent treatment for under the skin bleeding conditions.

• hemorrhoids
• varicose veins.
  • swollen varicose veins
  • varicose vein spiders.  

• nosebleeds 
• burst varicose veins
• external and internal hemorroids

• sprains,
• bruises
• bed sores is eased by salve, strong infusion or try a poultice.
• A poultice of witch hazel can help relieve painful tumors and inflammation.

Suggestion to use for a thickening for a poultice or a bolus is the added soothing and healing herb, Slippery Elm inner bark.

• Witch hazel can be used on the hair to ‘set’ it.
• salve or mild infusion is excellent for animals itchy skin.

Our herbal salves and products have only natural scents, with no added artificial dyes or harmful preservatives.

To ensure lasting freshness, keep cool or refrigerate and have a tight fitting lid.

We have had excellent feedback on Witch Hazel ---From skin disorders such as acne to varicose veins.

We use witch hazel hazel extensively as a toner or a medicinal healer. We highly recommend it.

Trivia: The name Witch Hazel is of interest. It is in fact derived from an old English name for ‘pliant’ and was in fact the limber branches used for archery bows.