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The preparation has astringent and antibacterial properties and may be used to treat a number of skin conditions, including insect bites and stings, rashes caused by poison ivy and poison sumac, swelling, allergies, and bruises. However, its main use is for treatment of otitis (ear infection), including otomycosis (fungal ear infection). [2]
Made from 100% natural, distilled witch hazel, Dickinson’s witch hazel is sulfate-free, paraben-free, and removes oil without drying out the skin. “I use this witch hazel for so many things.
The leaves and bark of the North American witch-hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, are used in folk medicine, herbalism, and skincare decoctions by Native Americans. [14] [15] [3] Extracts of witch-hazel have been claimed to be effective for psoriasis and eczema, to prevent dehydration of skin, and for insect bites, poison ivy, [23] and razor burn.
Witch-hazel: Lachesis [1] [citation needed] Lachesis muta: Bushmaster snake Ledum [1] Ledum palustre: Marsh tea Lycopodium [1] Lycopodium clavatum: Wolf's foot, clubmoss Thuja [1] [citation needed] Thuja occidentalis: Urtica urens [1] Stinging nettle: Mag phos Magnesium Phosphoricum: Mag phos, Magnesium Hydrogen Phosphate Trihydrate, Phosphate ...
Lemon or Lime: Rub this on your bite. The citric acid has itch-relieving properties. Oatmeal: Mix finely ground oats with water to make a paste, then apply it to the bite and allow the mixture to dry.
Witch hazel is a popular home remedy that can be used to tone the skin, fight acne, heal sunburn, and more. Here's how you can add it to your skincare routine. Witch Hazel Is The Swiss Army Knife ...
Antipruritics, abirritants, [1] or anti-itch drugs, are medications that inhibit itching (Latin: pruritus).Itching is often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites and stings like those from mosquitoes, fleas, mites, and contact dermatitis and urticaria caused by plants such as poison ivy (urushiol-induced contact dermatitis ...
An extract of witch hazel stems is used to treat sore muscles, skin and eye inflammation and to stop bleeding. [ 69 ] [ 70 ] [ 71 ] Witch hazel is utilized by many tribes, including the Menominee for sore legs of tribesmen who participate in sporting games, the Osage for skin ulcers and sores, the Potawatomi in sweat lodges for sore muscles and ...