Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Properties:
Astringent, anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, vasoprotective and hemostatic …
Infusion:
Start by putting two teaspoons of dried Witch-hazel for a few minutes, in cold water, in a cup. Then add hot water at 90°C (when the water starts to boil) and cover it for 10 minutes. Once cooled, it is ready to be consumed (see here how to prepare an infusion).
Application:
- Acne,
- activates circulation,
- dandruff,
- conjunctivitis,
- bruising,
- vaginal discharge,
- diarrhea,
- stomatitis,
- gingivitis,
- hemorrhoids,
- herpes,
- varicose veins…
Contraindication:
Pregnant and lactating women and all people suffering from digestive ulcers (gastric, duodenal, colitis, diverticulitis). In addition, each body is different, so be aware of any total or momentary incompatibility generated by its ingestion.
This text is an awareness. Depending on the season and the moment in which you are, it is up to each Being to feel whether it should consume this food. The dosage and frequency depend on the nature and physical condition of each Human Being.
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