Witch Hazel Extract Application
Witch hazel is a shrub or flowering plant native to the North American region. Research states that the plant contains various medicinal properties, making it one of the more beneficial plants. The flowers are typically orange-red or rich yellow, and commercial manufacturers use twigs, barks, leaves, and flowers to make various products.
Witch hazel leaves contain polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids, and essential oils, while the bark has a higher amount of tannins. Commercial producers also create hamamelis water or white hazel from a concoction of leaves, barks, and twigs because it contains ethanol and traces of carvacrol and eugenol, essential oils.
Witch hazel is sold as a semisolid ointment intended for topical use. Medical researchers note that witch hazel has strong antiseptic and astringent properties, which they believe can help prevent the spread of infections and other harmful bacteria in wounds, scrapes, and burns. In addition, doctors believe that applying witch hazel oil to cold sores using a dampened cotton ball or through direct application will help hasten the healing process. The compounds present in witch hazel are sure to cool and relieve pain immediately.
