MOQ | 1 kg |
Port | Miami |
Packaging | as desired |
Lead Time | 7days |
Description
A crooked tree or shrub usually 8 to 15 feet in height, with
forking branches and smooth, brown bark. The leaves are roundish
to round-oval, 3 to 5 inches long, thick, and borne on a short
stalk. Yellow, thread-like flowers appear in late fall or early
winter after the leaves have fallen. Fruits occur in clusters
along the stem and mature the following season, when they burst
open and eject shiny black seeds.
Flowering Period
September to November.
Range
North America
Habitat
Dry to moist woods.
Harvest
Leaves, twigs, and bark in fall.
Habit
Small Tree
Family
Witchhazel
Uses
The twigs, leaves, and bark are used to prepare witch hazel
extract, which has been used in shaving lotions and to treat
bruises and sprains. The fresh leaves of the plant contain high
concentrations of tannin, which makes them very astringent.
Historic use to treat inflamed skin and eyes has been validated. Topical application helps to heal damaged blood vessels beneath the skin making it useful for varicose veins and bruises.