Uses for Witch Hazel

Did you know that witch hazel draws skin tissue together, and constricts the blood vessels? It has been used by Native Americans for years as a folk remedy. They use leaves and bark of the witch hazel plant for many things. Witch hazel contains tannins, which are known to fight bacteria. It is completely natural, it’s cheap and a Witch Hazel is a great remedy for all sorts of things!

You can apply witch hazel directly to the skin for:

·         Relief from itching from bug bites

·         Inflammation

·         Makeup remover – witch hazel makes a wonderful astringent!

·         Hemorrhoid relief

·         To slow bleeding in minor cuts and scrapes

·         Sunburn relief…It also protects from getting sunburn

·         An anti-aging remedy

·         To help bruises fade and healer faster

I had no idea that witch hazel is also relatively safe and often used orally. You can eat the dried leaves In 2 gram amounts or steep it as a tea. It can cause stomach upset, but some people believe that when taken by mouth, witch hazel can help in the treatment of such maladies as:

·         Cancer and other tumors

·         Diarrhea

·         Colds and Fevers

·         Vomiting or coughing up blood

Here’s a quick list of the top 30 uses for Witch Hazel;

2.       Hemorrhoid relief

3.       Clean scrapes

4.       Help ease swelling and inflammation

5.       Acne treatment

6.       Oily skin cleanser

7.       Reduce the appearance of varicose veins

8.       Eliminate under-eye puffiness

9.       Sooth wounds

10.   Stop an itch

11.   Help dry up poison ivy

12.   Refine your pores

13.   Astringent/skin refresher

14.   With shampoo to prevent frizz

15.   Balance out skin moisture

16.   Treat dandruff

17.   Reduce the redness / appearance of pimples

18.   Treat chicken pox blisters

19.   Soothe sunburn

20.   Prevent razor burn

21.   Remove the sting from bug bites

22.   Fight psoriasis and eczema

23.   Jewlery Cleaner

24.   Bathroom cleaner (mix with baking soda)

25.   Thin out paint

26.   Floor cleaner (mixed with a bucket of water)

27.   Stain remover (mix with white toothpaste)

28.   Disinfectant and sanitizer

29.   Streak-free cleaner for chrome

30.   Eyeglass and mirror cleaner

So, there you have it…my list of 30 pretty great uses for this cheap product. Do you know of any that I didn’t mention? Please comment and let me know! Don’t forget to check my Pinterest feed for lots of other frugal living ideas, and be sure to look at familyfindsfun.com for even more!