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2. Witch-hazel - Wikipedia

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   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.

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   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.

4. Hamamelis virginiana - Wikipedia

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   The bark and leaves were used by Native Americans in the treatment of external inflammations. Pond's Extract was a popular distillation of the bark in dilute alcohol. The wood is light reddish brown, sapwood nearly white; heavy, hard, close-grained, with a density of 0.68. [5] The forked twigs of witch-hazel are preferred as divining rods.

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   Preparations have been made from its leaves and bark for ages,” said Dr. Hadley King, ... One of the benefits of witch hazel is removing excess oil, so the ingredient is best for people with ...

6. Native American ethnobotany - Wikipedia

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   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 ...

7. Hamamelis vernalis - Wikipedia

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   Hamamelis vernalis, the Ozark witchhazel [1] (or witch-hazel) [2] is a species of flowering plant in the witch-hazel family Hamamelidaceae, native to the Ozark Plateau in central North America, in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. [3] It is a large deciduous shrub growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall.