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Witch hazel

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Hamamelis virginiana

Found 35 topical uses for Witch hazel

  • Bed sores RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an antiseptic, an anodyne and a vulnerary; prevents infection; reduces pain and soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cold sores RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an antiviral; fights virus; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms; used for treatments. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 4-6 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Eczema RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an astringent and an anti-inflammatory; dries up weeping eczema; reduces skin inflammation and accelerates healing. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Folliculitis RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory, an astringent and an antiseptic; reduces inflammation and secretions; prevents infection and alleviates other symptoms. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • General skin inflammation RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an astringent and an anti-inflammatory; reduces skin inflammation and secretions; accelerates healing. Apply a cream containing witch hazel 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Hemorrhoids RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an astringent, an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and pain; accelerates healing. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label or use witch hazel containing suppository. Works better if used with horse chestnut.

  • Poison oak & poison ivy dermatitis RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an astringent and a vulnerary; reduces secretions and blisters; soothes and heals damaged skin. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Rash RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue; alleviates itchy skin. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Sore nipples RatingRatingRating

    Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory, an anodyne and a vulnerary; reduces inflammation and pain; soothes and heals sore nipples. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Acne RatingRating

    Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory, an antiseptic and a vulnerary; reduces skin inflammation; prevents infection; soothes and heals damaged skin; accelerates healing. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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