How to use Witch Hazel for burns, hemorrhoids and diarrhea

Witch Hazel is a plant indigenous to North America and has curative powers. Diluted it makes an excellent rinse for inflamed oral mucous membranes and bleeding gums. Here are some other uses of which derivatives of this plant can help.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   For sunburns and minor burns, pour 1 cup of boiling water, over 2 Tbsp. of dried witch-hazel leaves and bark. Let this steep for 15 minutes while covered. Dip a linen cloth into the tea and apply it to the burn 2 to 3 times a day. You can also fill a spray bottle with the tea and sprits the burn ever 15 minutes

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   For Hemorrhoids, pour 2 cups of boiling water over ¼ cup of dried witch-hazel bark and steep for 15 minutes. Make a compress using this tea. Word on the street is that this also works to reduce varicose vein in the legs.

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   For diarrhea, blend witch-hazel and blackberry to fix up the situation. Steep 1 tsp. each of dried witch-hazel bark and dried blackberry leaves 1 cup of boiled water for 10 minutes, strain and drink up to 3 times a day and no longer than three days. If after the third day you are still suffering, go see your doctor as you have an issue too serious for a home remedy.

[investmentarts]

on 10/14/2009 Witch Hazel seems to be a really useful home remedy! Thanks : )

[jnusom]

on 8/12/2009 Great tips on using witch hazel Thanks

[monica82]

on 8/11/2009 I just burned myself while cooking today. Thanks for the information on witch hazel.

[roseanne09]

on 8/4/2009 Excellent article on using witch hazel for burns, hemorrhoids and diarhea. Thank you for sharing. 5*

[Dawnella66]

on 8/4/2009 I love this article, and love herbal cures for problems. What a great read! *5/rec, and Im favoriting and subscribing to you too ;o)