Medicinal plants are really effective antimicrobial to erect barriers against the transmission of diseases and infections from bacteria and microbes. The witch hazel , for example, is a shrub that grows to property sizes of 7 meters. This plant, also known by the scientific name of Hamamelis virginiana, growing its leaves alternate petiolate. The leaves of this herb are whole and oval, asymmetrical type base and several indentations.
The flowers give the plant witch hazel have several yellow petals and a fruit in encapsulated form. The traditional time of flowering witch hazel plant is concentrated in the autumn months, when the bush can be seen from almost all its leaves. For medicinal purposes what matters most are the leaves of witch hazel. It is important to collect in the summer (it must be done before they start to darken).
In the chemical composition of witch hazel include elements such as gallic acid, the acid coffee ico, myricetin, quercetin, kaempferol and variety of tannins. The main effects of witch hazel are known are astringent, antimicrobial agent, vasoconstrictor and remedy for cases of dermatitis and skin conditions in general. Witch hazel is also very helpful in promoting blood circulation, so it gives very good results in cases of hemorrhoids, varicose veins and phlebitis.
The most practical ways to make use of the benefits of witch hazel are the tincture (take 3 g daily), powdered extract (1 g daily), the fluid extract (up to 4 gr per day) and infusion. To make a tea with witch hazel 4gr need this plant leaves per cup of water. Bring to boil for 10 minutes, let infuse, and remove all plant debris.
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