Witch Hazel
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AU$12.95
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50 grams in a ziplock bag.
Astringent, hemostatic, sedative, tonic.
Witch hazel leaves and bark are mostly used to make astringent preparations, which have been taken internally for diarrhea and used externally as a rinse or gargle for mouth and throat infections.
Botanical Name Hamamelis virginiana
Plant Part LeafCut Size4-10mm natural
Organic Status Wildcrafted not-cert
Research on Witch Hazel: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=witch+hazel
Witch hazel is a leather leafed deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States. The bottoms of its leaves are dull, gray, but the upward-facing surfaces of the leaves are shiny green.
Witch hazel is easy to recognize in the woods in autumn because as other trees are losing their leaves, witch hazel is covered with threadlike, golden-yellow flowers. Both the bark and the leaves are used in herbal medicine.
While the branches of Witch Hazel can be used for divining rods, the Witch Hazel Leaf can be used for assisting those who practice divination as an herb to burn during thier rituals.
According to workers of Love Magick, Witch Hazel Leaf can be carried to assist in mending a broken heart. Other methods of use include for spells and rituals to increase or enhance a person's wisdom, inspiration and beauty.
When doing divination for finding that which is lost, Witch Hazel Leaf is a known ingredient in mixes to assist in the focus.
Deities that have been associated to Witch Hazel Leaf are Apollo, Horus and Lugh. Placing Witch Hazel Bark on an altar for any of these Deities can assist in building a stronger connection.
Please note: All herbs sold on this site are provided as curios only. We make no claims as to their properties or suitability. We are not medical professionals, and we do not recommend ingesting or using for any medicinal purpose.
Quantity
Only 5 left in stock
Warnings & Precautions
Never use any herbs without first consulting a medical practitioner. Herbs can react with man made and other medical ailments.
Please note: All herbs sold on this site are provided as curios or only. We make no claims as to their properties or suitability. We are not medical professionals, and we do not recommend ingesting or using for any medicinal purpose.
Medicinal Properties
Topically, witch hazel is applied as a compress to heal varicose veins, hemorrhoids, bruises, and sunburns. The strong tea, applied as a wash, is a folk remedy for poison ivy. Because witch hazel is an astringent and is mildly antibacterial, it is often used as a toning remedy for the face.
Magical Uses & Properties
- Used to protect against evil influences.
- Used to create divining rods.
- Carried on you helps to mend a broken heart and cool the passions and over lusty desires.
Spells
- Witch Hazel Leaf and Witch Hazel Bark have been used as protection against negative energies and negative entities.
- Placing Witch Hazel Bark in a sachet or charm to assist your energies or other protections against negative influences.
- Placing Witch Hazel Leaf around the doors and windows to keep negative entities and energies away.
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