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A Natural Remedy for Hemorrhoids, Skin inflammation, Sore throat, Vein problems,
Wounds and burns. In addition, Witch Hazel leaf is used in folk medicine for diarrhea and menstrual complaints, while the bark also serves as a remedy for colitis and vomiting or coughing up blood. Its effectiveness for these disorders has not, however, been verified. Witch Hazel possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It also tightens up tissues and stanches bleeding at the point of application. These effects make it a favored remedy for hemorrhoids, burns, insect bites, and skin inflammations, and have earned it a place in numerous face creams, after-shave lotions, and skin creams. Witch Hazel originated in North America, where it has a long history among Native Americans as a compress for painful swellings. Its fruit, which looks much like a hazelnut, ripens with considerable flair, suddenly bursting and hurling its seeds up to 4 yards away. This dramatic moment is responsible for the alternative name, "Snapping Hazelnut."
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