The Many Uses of Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel is a frugal person necessity, especially when you consider that it has about 20 different uses that can also be conveniently purchased in the form of other products to treat separate issues. Wikipedia describes Witch Hazel as:

“An astringent produced from the leaves and bark of the North American Witch Hazel shrub (Hamamelis virginiana), which grows naturally from Nova Scotia west to Ontario, Canada and south to Florida, and Texas in the United States.[1] This plant was widely used for medicinal purposes by American Indians. The witch hazel extract was obtained by steaming the twigs of the shrub.

10 Great Uses for Witch Hazel

1. Fight acne and other blemishes
2. Reduces bags under your eyes
3. Soothes sunburn
4. Reduces itching from bug bites
5. Fades varicose veins and stretch marks
6. Reduces hemorrhoid inflammation
7. Helps bruises fade and heal faster
8. Heals cuts and dings
9. Treats dry skin
10. soothes razor burn

Witch Hazel Discussion:

• What other uses for witch hazel have you tried?
• Is witch hazel “the fountain of youth”? I think so.

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