What Are the Benefits of Witch Hazel?

Witch hazel (Hamamelis mollis Oliver), also known as Magnolia sylvestris, Nymphs, Rosaceae, Witch hazel family, Witch hazel is a deciduous shrub or small tree, up to 8 meters in height; the twigs have star-shaped villi; ; The bud body is long ovoid, wide obovate leaves beautiful. Before February, the first leaves open, with several clusters of axillary leaves, golden in color, with golden petals like wisps, dancing gracefully, graceful and colorful, blooming in early spring, welcoming snow, blooming like wax plum, hence the name. Because of its cold resistance, it is also known as "Honeysuckle Flower". All provinces in the Yangtze River Basin are distributed.

Deciduous shrubs or small trees, up to 8 meters in height; young branches with stellate villi; old branches bald; buds long ovate with gray-yellow wool

Distributed in Sichuan, Hubei, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan and Guangxi. ^[2]

Witch Hazel Ornamental Value

Witch hazel is a kind of ornamental flowers and plants with elegant tree shape and round crown.

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Shaped or round oval or broad-spherical, especially early flowering, flowering from winter to early spring, is the period of less flowers throughout the year. The petals are slender and soft, and the flower shape is graceful and unique. The flower color is bright and bright, ranging from pale yellow to orange-red. The shades are different. The flowers are first bloomed and the leaves are pleasant. The tree is light and the flowers are beautiful. It is particularly striking in the winter garden. It should be planted alone, admiring the strange petals and graceful tree posture, if coupled with Jingshi flowers and plants, one tree and one scene, you are naturally in love. It can also be planted in clusters. When the flowers bloom, the trees are golden, and the clouds are brilliant. ^[3]

It can be used as an important early spring flower in the construction of scenic areas and urban and rural landscaping. It can be configured with a variety of flowers and trees, such as plums, peaches, apricots, cherry blossoms, wax plums, knots, and bauhinia. Good effect of transforming the ecological environment. ^[4]

Witch hazel medicinal value

Sexuality

Gan; Ping. ^[6]

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Attribution

Spleen. ^[6]

Functional indication

Yiqi. The main fatigue is weak. ^[6]

Dosage

Oral: decoction, 15-30g; fresh products 60-90g. ^[6]

note

Avoid sour, spicy, mustard, radish, etc. while taking the medicine. ^[6]

chemical composition

Contains kaempferol, quercetin, astragalin, etc. ^[6]

Witch Hazel Beauty Value

Witch Hazel contains various tannins such as Ellagtann

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in and Hammlitananin can regulate sebum secretion, have moisturizing and whitening effects. Promotes lymphatic blood circulation, which can specifically overcome morning sickness and dark circles. It has a calming and soothing effect, and has an improvement effect on cracks, sunburn and acne. Can effectively help skin regenerate at night. Removes bags under the eyes, relaxes, and soothes oily or allergic skin. It has soothing, astringent, antibacterial, anti-aging effects, and has significant effects of astringent oil control and sterilization. It is the best choice for adolescents or skin with severe oily conditions. ^[7]

Specific effect

1. Soothing

Witch hazel contains special softening factors. Can soothe restless skin. Helps restore skin calmness. Maintain metabolic balance. Eliminates skin discomfort. ^[8]

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Convergence

For adolescents. Or skin with more oily conditions. The astringent effect of witch hazel is obvious and can control oil secretion. Helps regulate skin's water and oil balance. Effectively increase skin moisture and balance pH. Shrink pores. ^[8]

3.Antibacterial

Witch hazel has a special effect on fungal infections. Patients with psoriasis, eczema, varicose veins, or hemorrhoids. Witch hazel extract can be used to soak in a bath to improve skin condition. ^[8]

4.Anti-aging

Witch hazel extract can significantly reduce the content of malondialdehyde in tissues due to strong ultraviolet radiation and prevent skin inflammation caused by exposure to ultraviolet light. Reduces free radical damage caused by UV radiation. With anti-aging effect. ^[8]