{"product_id":"witch-hazel-leaf-hamamelis-virginiana-dried-herb-organic","title":"Witch Hazel Leaf (Hamamelis virginiana) - Dried Herb, Organic","description":"Witch Hazel is a deciduous shrub that flowers in the fall.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is native to damp woods in Eastern North America, south to Florida and through to Texas. The name Hamamelis was adopted from a Greek word to indicate its resemblance to an apple tree.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt has a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esmooth grey bark and golden flowers that are threadlike and bloom in the autumn.\u003cbr\u003eNative Americans of the Mohegan nation are believed to be the first to show English settlers how to use the Y-shaped Witch Hazel sticks for dowsing; an ancient method for finding underground water.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe name Witch Hazel is believed to have come from the English “wicke” for lively and “wych” is an old Anglo-Saxon word for bend – dowsing stick bends toward the ground when water is detected below.\u003cbr\u003eNative Americans were reported to be the first to use Witch Hazel, making a tea of the bark to treat hemorrhages, inflammation and hemorrhoids. A decoction of the leaf and bark were used in poultices for painful swellings and tumours.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese traditional uses were later adopted by nineteenth century American doctors and the aqueous decoction became an official preparation in the Eclectic Material Medica. Eclectic medicine was a branch of American medicine which made use of botanical remedies.\u003cbr\u003eWitch Hazel’s leaf and bark contain tannins that have astringent properties and can help to stop internal and external bleeding. A herbal salve or poultice has traditionally been used to treat varicose veins, swelling, bruises and hemorrhoids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA tea of Witch Hazel has\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeen\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eused for burns, insect bites and inflammation.\u003cbr\u003eAs a soothing herb, Witch Hazel has been traditionally used to relieve tired muscles, perineal soreness; and to ease itching and bleeding from hemorrhoids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eProperties:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe energetics of Witch Hazel are pungent, astringent, cooling and drying. Known as a bitter that contains tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or illness. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to the use of this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition. Individual results may vary.\\\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Gaia Garden Herbals Inc.","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":53846042050853,"sku":"dcf1789699182164","price":15.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":53846042083621,"sku":"ako1789699182165","price":68.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":53846042116389,"sku":"ecc1789699182166","price":121.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/3713\/2581\/files\/witch-hazel-leaf-hamamelis-virginiana---dried-herb-organic_1.webp?v=1789699187","url":"https:\/\/new-job-confidence.shop\/products\/witch-hazel-leaf-hamamelis-virginiana-dried-herb-organic","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}