Saturday, September 10, 2016

Witch Hazel - Wonder Plant - Household Uses



Witch hazel is truly one of the worlds wonder plants, its skin healing properties have been known for centuries, and it is still used today in many lotions, ointments, and other skin treatments. A natural astringent its tannins are in it’s leaves and bark, and have medicinal properties that aid skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis, as well as minor cuts and scrapes.

You can make your own witch hazel extract using leaves, twigs and stems; cook with water for
8 hours, then strain and store your extract in the fridge… or it is easily available as a clear liquid distillate in drug and health food stores.

Here are some household remedies that will help you discover why witch hazel will become your favorite go-to remedy for first aid and minor skin ailments.

Witch Hazel Skin Treatments:
The sensitive skin around our eyes is prone to inflammation, discoloration, and swelling from lack of restful sleep, smoking, stress, and many other factors. For treating puffy eyes and dark circles just moisten cotton balls and lay them on your eyes, relax 10 to 15 minutes and repeat as needed.

Witch hazels astringent properties make it a perfect natural remedy for acne; just apply to blemishes with a soaked cotton pad, and dirt and oil will also be removed without drying skin.

In some European countries witch hazel is a common topical treatment for psoriasis, and research has proved its effects. Witch hazel creams can be applied to relieve this bothersome skin condition, as well as eczema and dermatitis.

Witch hazel contains natural tannins that help it tone the skin and tighten pores; leaving your skin feeling cooled and refreshed, as well as killing break out forming bacteria. To make a toner combine equal parts distilled water and unscented witch hazel distillate along with a few drops of naturally antibacterial and antiviral eucalyptus or tea tree essential oil.

Witch Hazel First Aid:
Witch hazel is known as natures Neosporin as it is a natural antibacterial that will help treat minor wounds. To disinfect and help with healing abrasions cuts, and scrapes apply witch hazel extract directly to the affected area with a cotton pad or cloth.

To relieve the pain from a burn apply a gauze pad soaked in witch hazel extract, and then cover the area with an adhesive bandage.

Which hazel relieves the itching and swelling from insect bites by applying to the affective area with a soaked cotton pad.

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