We have always kept witch hazel on hand, and used it for scrapes and bruises on children especially since it doesn't sting when used as a wound cleaner or antiseptic. Good for burns, haemmorhoids, etc. My husband was a surgeon and so I never gave it a second thought- whatever he recommended. I would love to grow a bush of it- could make tea which i never considered. Could probably keep bush trimmed to a good size and use the trimmings medicinally.
We have always kept witch hazel on hand, and used it for scrapes and bruises on children especially since it doesn't sting when used as a wound cleaner or antiseptic. Good for burns, haemmorhoids, etc. My husband was a surgeon and so I never gave it a second thought- whatever he recommended. I would love to grow a bush of it- could make tea which i never considered. Could probably keep bush trimmed to a good size and use the trimmings medicinally.