American witch-hazel - leaf - 50g
Product characteristics
Contents: dried leaves
Country of origin: North America
Classification: Hamamelis virginiana
Other names: American witch-hazel
Weight: 50g
Preparation proposal:
Place two teaspoons of leaves into 250 ml of boling water, let stand for 10 minutes and strain.
Description
COMMON WITCH-HAZEL - dried leaves - 50g
Plant description Species of bush or tree from the Hamamelidaceae family. It comes from the eastern states of USA and Canada. |
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Properties - the leaves contain tannins, flavonoids, gallic acid and elagic acid, leucoanthocyanides, saponins - it is believed that it seals the blood vessels and reduces the fragility of the capillaries, regulates the subcutaneous circulation, has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-haemorrhage effect - used in small amounts for cataracts, minor gastrointestinal and lung bleeding, in cases of varicella, mucositis, diarrhea and dysentery. - used externally in the form of wraps, ointments, gel, distillate to heal wounds, elimination of swelling caused by contusions, edema, insect bites, burns - prophylactically against infections and negative effects of UV rays - used in the treatment of hemorrhoids, rheumatic joint and spinal pain, muscle aches and pains. - used locally for inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes, haemorrhoids, boils, varicose veins, some eczema, fungal skin changes, skin irritation after depilation and shaving, oral rinsing, gingivitis - combats Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria |