Witch Hazel Bark (C/S) (HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA)

Description:
Witch Hazel is a small deciduous tree, belonging to the Hamamelidaceae family. It has several crooked branching trunks with a smooth grey bark, that comes from one root. The rather large light brownish-green leaves drop off in autumn, before the clusters of yellow flowers appear, followed by shiny black hard seeds.

Origin:
United States

Other Names:
Hazelnut, Snapping Hazel, Spotted Alder, Striped Alder, Tobacco Wood, Winter Bloom, Winterbloom, Wych Hazel

Part Used:
Bark

Medicinal Uses:
Witch Hazel is used externally for insect bites, burns, bleeding wounds, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins. Internally it will stop bleeding from internal organs, treats bronchitis, flu, and coughs as well as promotes healing of stomach ulcers. It is often used as a mouthwash for conditions of the mouth and throat, and for bleeding gums.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Protection and chastity.
Planet Rulership: Sun
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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