Witch Hazel Species ( Family )
@inproceedings{Hazel2010WitchHS, title={Witch Hazel Species ( Family )}, author={W. J. Hazel}, year={2010} }
Witch hazel is stated to possess astringent, antihaemorrhagic and anti-inflammatory properties . Traditionally, it has been used for diarrhoea, mucous colitis, haemorrhoids, haematemesis, haemoptysis, and externally for external haemorrhoids, bruises and localised inflamed swellings . The German Commission E approved use for minor skin injuries, local inflammation of skin and mucous membranes, haemorrhoids and varicose veins . (G3)
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