The alcohol in witch hazel disinfects the wound.
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Witch hazel helps tighten the skin around the wound that helps it heal faster ( 6). Witch hazel also helps reduce swelling and take the sting out of the wound. Witch hazel contains a concentrated amount of tannins that constricts the blood vessels and stops the bleeding. Stops bleeding: Witch hazel has been used for centuries to heal wounds and prevent infection.Witch hazel also helps sooth razor burns and gives the skin a brighter look ( 5). The alcohol in witch hazel kills the germs and prevents infection in hair follicles. Witch hazel prevents bleeding post wax hair removal. Dabbing a little witch hazel after hair removal helps reduce inflammation and prevents those irritating bumps. Post hair removal: The worst part about hair removal is the itching bumps after hair removal.Witch hazel helps to reduce swelling and constrict the blood vessels, it also helps relive the burning and itching sensation ( 4). Witch hazel suppositories can be used to treat hemorrhoids. Some common creams used to provide relief for hemorrhoids have witch hazelin them. The internal hemorrhoids lie within the rectum while the external hemorrhoids lie at the anus region and are painful. Sometimes the wall of blood vessels become so thin and stretches that they might bleed during bowl movements. Relives hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels at the lowest part of the rectum.Making the use of witch hazel a part of your daily cleansing routine not only helps clear up your face but also prevents further blemishes and blackheads ( 3). The tannins in witch hazel helps dissolve dirt from skin, close pores and remove excess oil from skin. Witch hazel due to this properties is used in cosmetic products and by pharmaceutical companies. Witch hazel contains high concentration of tannins that is an excellent astringent. Astringent is a chemical compound that helps constrict or shrink blood vessels. Natural astringent: Astringent comes from the Latin word adstringere that means “to bind fast”.The best part about using witch hazel is that it is natural and lacks all the harmful side effects that most artificially synthesized drugs may cause. Witch hazel is a natural alternative to many drugs used for rashes, sunburns, blisters and many other conditions. Witch hazel despite its wicked name is very useful for the common problems that we all face on daily bases like pimples, acne and bug bites. The astringent is derived from the leaves and bark of the shrub Hamamelis virginiana. Witch hazel has been used for its medicinal properties for a long time. Witch hazel should not be used internally and it is manufactured and recommended for external use only ( 2). Witch hazel has many health and skin benefits and because of this it is used by many pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies. The compound that is extracted from the bark of North American witch hazel especially Hamamelis virginiana is a natural astringent and it is also called witch hazel ( 1).
vernalis, these species are occasionally referred to as winterbloom. The three species of witch hazel found in North America are H. Witch hazel is a genus of the plant family Hamamelidaceae, which is mostly found in North America, Japan and China.
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