HerbWitch Hazel
Clinical studies are generally lacking for many uses; some evidence supports topical use for minor skin irritations, diaper dermatitis, and as an astringent.
Benefits
- Astringent
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- antiseptic
- supports skin health
- minor wound healing
- and reduces irritation
- traditionally used for hemorrhoids and perineal discomfort.
Key compounds
Polyphenolstanninsphenolic acidsflavonoidsgallic acidhamamelitanninproanthocyanidinskaempferolquercetinchlorogenic acid isomershydroxycinnamic acidssafroleeugenol.
May help with
- Traditionally used by Native North Americans for tumors
- eye inflammations
- hemorrhage
- hemorrhoids
- burns
- colds
- fever
- and topically for itching and skin inflammation.
Best for these goals
Astringentanti-inflammatoryantioxidantantisepticsupports skin healthminor wound healingand reduces irritationtraditionally used for hemorrhoids and perineal discomfort.
How to use it
Topical steam distillates, semisolid preparations, suppositories, witch hazel water
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Internal use not recommended due to tannin toxicity; information on pregnancy/lactation safety is lacking; allergic contact dermatitis reported; cross-sensitivity to Compositae plants possible. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; use standard caution. Allergic contact dermatitis possible.
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