Hamamelis virginiana (American Witchhazel)

hamamelis-virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana.” Landscape Architects Pages. Davisla.wordpress.com, 31 Oct. 2013. Web. 17 Mar. 2016.

Scientific Name  Hamamelis virginiana
Common Names  American Witchhazel
Nativity  Native
Medicinal or Edible Section  Seeds, Leaves, Bark
Medicinal and Edible Uses  Seeds- edible; Leaves- edible tea, infusion treats hemorrhages, eye inflammations, other  inflammations; Bark- heals wounds, treats tumors, eye problems, used in skin creams, treats  diarrhea, hemorrhages, colitis, internal bleeding, nosebleeds, varicose veins
Used to treat  Antiemetic, Coughs/Colds/Expectorants, Cure-All, Diarrhea, Ear/Eye, Fever, Gynecology,  Heart, Kidney/Diuretics, Pulmonary/Respiratory Aids, Skin, Stomach

Sandy Hook Herbarium can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.

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