Witch Hazel Leaf

Origin of Witch Hazel Leaf

Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a tree or shrub that is native to Atlantic North America. It can reach a height of 15ft, which is similar to 4,6 meters. It flowers in the fall, providing vivid yellow flowers. The leaves are used as a remedy to reduce inflammation and swelling of the skin. It is said that witch hazel can have multiple uses. When used properly it can be used against a scalp condition but also against a headache or other conditions.

As of 2002, there has been relatively limited research on the uses of witch hazel in the United States. There is agreement among alternative health practitioners that external use of this herb is safe.

Effects of witch hazel leaf

Witch hazel leaf got different proven effects on your body. But there is also a lot of assumptions that have not been proven. Therefore, we explain below what has been scientifically proven and what has not yet been proven.

Proven to be effective
• The astringency helps to stop bleeding, so witch hazel is useful in treating bruises , cuts, and other skin abrasions.
• A cold compress of witch hazel is said to ease a headache.
• In Europe witch hazel products are approved for skin injuries, inflammation of skin and mucous membranes, and varicose veins. Witch hazel and leaves were approved for the topical treatment of skin injuries, burns, varicose veins, and haemorrhoids.
• Effective against skin and scalp conditions, particularly inflammation. • Recent studies carried out in Germany and the United Kingdom have established that witch hazel extract offers some protection against UV radiation prior to sun exposure as well as relieving the inflammation of sunburn.

Not proven (yet) to be effective
• Native Americans were brewing witch hazel as a tea for conditions including cuts, colds, heavy menstruation, tumours, and eye inflammation. Witch hazel was taken internally to stop bleeding from haemorrhage.
• Some American folk remedy applications of witch hazel include applications for backache, and internal use for diarrhoea , nervousness, nosebleed, vaginitis , and venereal disease.
• Eczema and a itchy skin, there is no proof that is helps against an itchy feeling of your skin of scalp.

Witch Hazel Leaf for the scalp

Here we will discuss witch hazel leaf extract and its effects on the scalp in more detail. When you apply the extract to the scalp it acts a bit like a dry shampoo, keeping your scalp healthy and preventing, it from getting to greasy. This is because it is an astringent, which means it works to tighten your pores and dry out the oil that scalp sweat produces.

 As it has been proven that witch hazel leaf works against inflammation, it means it works perfect against an irritated and inflamed scalp. In combination with other ingredients, such as done in the scalp therapy treatment of Neofollics, this will be enhanced by ingredients that address other conditions.

 Seborrheic dermatitis is one of the conditions that causes inflammatory. Even though witch hazel leaf has not been proven to be effective to combat against the eczema, it can reduce the inflammation, prevent a flaky skin and flare ups by regulating the sebum levels.

Many people report that witch hazel helps against their hair loss. That’s because it works to increase blood circulation in the scalp, delivering vital nutrients to the hair follicles, which can stimulate healthy growth. Also, inflammation can cause hair loss and witch hazel leaf extract works effective against inflammation.