Witch Hazel Leaf - Hamamelis Virginiana

Witch Hazel Tea for Skin Care Witch Hazel - Hamamelis Virginiana Origin: United States Used part: Leaf Description: Hamamelis (Hamamelis virginiana), named after Hippocrates, is a small shrub, usually measuring two to three meters high and belonging to the family Hamamelidaceae . It is native to the east coast of North America and in 1736 was introduced in Europe, more specifically in England and has since been widely used as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens, being one of the few plants that can bloom in winter. Due to its high therapeutic value, Witch Hazel is much used in both phytotherapy and homeopathy. Currently, this plant is part of the composition of various cosmetics and personal hygiene products, including bath gels, shampoos, aftershave lotions, soaps and creams. Health benefits: All its parts are used for medicinal purposes, and it is much used both in herbal medicine and in homeopathy. Its benefits are related to the great concentration of tannins, since the bark c