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Oral Uses
- Chronic mucus
Witch hazel is an astringent; reduces mucus secretions and alleviates symptoms. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Colitis
Witch hazel is an astringent; reduces secretions and alleviates colitis. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Crohn's disease
Witch hazel is an astringent; contains tannin; reduces secretions and alleviates diarrhea. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Diarrhea
Witch hazel is an antidiarrheic and an astringent; contains tannin; reduces secretions and alleviates diarrhea. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Dysentery
Witch hazel is an antidiarrheic and an astringent; contains tannin; reduces secretions and alleviates diarrhea. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Hemorrhagia
Witch hazel is an astringent and a hemostatic; stops bleeding; used for internal hemorrhagia. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Hemorrhoids
Witch hazel is an astringent and an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and accelerates healing. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with topical witch hazel.
Oral Actions
- Action - Astringent
Witch hazel is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Antidiarrheic
Witch hazel is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Hemostatic
Witch hazel is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Vasoconstrictor
Witch hazel is a vasoconstrictor; constricts blood vessels. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Calmative
Witch hazel is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Tonic
Witch hazel is a tonic; enhances energy and tones the body. Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Topical Uses
- Bed sores
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Topical Actions
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Astringent
Witch hazel is an astringent; reduces secretions. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Vulnerary
Witch hazel is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Anodyne
Witch hazel is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Antiseptic
Witch hazel is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Antiviral
Witch hazel is an antiviral; fights virus. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Hemostatic
Witch hazel is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 4-9 g of witch hazel daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Cautions & Side Effects
Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Used internally, it may produce stomach upset. Do not use witch hazel orally if you are pregnant or nursing. Safety with children and people with kidney and liver conditions are unknown.
Available Forms
Witch hazel is available in tablet, capsule, tincture, bulk, suppository or topical preparation form.
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