WITCH HAZEL
| TOVERHAZELAAR, Hamamelis virginiana |
| Parts used: Bark, twigs and the leaves |
| Constituents: Tannins, Flavonoids, volatile oil |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Astringent
Anti-haemorrhagic
Anti-bacterial
Anti-spasmodic
Anti-inflammatory |
Bleeding and lax vessels, varicose veins, diarrhoea, mucous colitis,
gastritis, haematemesis. Nose bleeds insert on soaked cotton wool
Haemorrhage
Bruises, wounds, sprains, burns, bleeding, nasal catarrh, ulcers, sore
throat, eczema, burns leukorrhoea
Reduces bowel activity
Externally: Bruises, sprains, ulcers, wounds, bleeding and infected gums,
sore throats, leukorrhoea, nasal catarrh, sty’s, eczema |
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| Herbal extract,
20-40mL per week |
| Energetics: Drying, cooling, astringent |
| Meridians: spleen, liver |
| Contraindications: Caution required with the internal use of this herb due to
the hydrolysable tannin content and its possible association with liver damage |
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