Whitch Hazal

 

it is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family of Hamamelidaceae, its three species in North America, and each in Japan and China. The North American species are occasionally called winter bloom. It is a beautiful tree. yellow or red in color.

 Scientific name: Hamamelis

Order: Witch-hazels

Topical Uses

1. **Skin Irritations and Inflammations*

.it is applied to the skin to reduce the skin itching, in swelling part and rednes area of skin. it provides the skin area a gently calm feeling in insect bites, poison ivy anther type of skin irrations

2. **Hemorrhoids**:

.whitch hazal is used in treatment of piles( hamorrhoids) is an important ingredient due to its ability to reduce pain, itching and swelling side 

3. **Acne Treatment**

 Witch hazal can contract the skin cells like a lotion of skin , it removes the skin oil that is present in excess amount. it kils the acne causing baterial cells

4. **Sunburn Relief**

: Witch hazel can be applied by the skin which is burn by sun heat it can reduce the pain of skin and inflammation in it

5. **Bruises and Minor Cuts*

.it helps to cure the minor cuts because it contain anti-inflammatory properties with the healing bruies

 Medicinal Uses

1. **Sore Throat*

*: Gargling with a diluted witch hazel solution can help soothe a sore throat.

2. **Varicose Veins**

: Topical application can reduce the discomfort associated with varicose veins.

3. **Cold Sores*

*: Applying witch hazel to cold sores can help speed up healing.

 Cosmetic Uses

1. **Facial Toner**:

.it tighten our skin, reduce puffness and clean the pores of skin. it also act as natural facial toner

2. **Makeup Remover**

.it act as makeup remover and provide a calm effect to skin.

3. **Aftershave*

*: Witch hazel is used in aftershaves to reduce razor burn and irritation.

Other Uses

1. **Diaper Rash**

.It can be used in diapers for rash protection in infants

2. Insect Repellent

*: Witch hazel can be mixed with essential oils to create a natural insect repellent.its oil  are act as natural insect repellent by mixed with essential oils.

3. Scalp Treatment

.It can cure the dandruff and dryness of scalp by this.