Witch hazel was introduced to early American settlers by the Native Americans, who used the plant to treat wounds and ulcerations. It contains numerous substances: essential oils, flavonoids, and tannins. For this reason, it is considered an effective remedy to treat circulatory disorders such...

Witch hazel was introduced to early American settlers by the Native Americans, who used the plant to treat wounds and ulcerations. It contains numerous substances: essential oils, flavonoids, and tannins. For this reason, it is considered an effective remedy to treat circulatory disorders such as phlebitis, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, capillary fragility, dilated capillaries, bruising, and cellulite. Cosmetically, it has calming, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictive and astringent properties.