POWERFUL NATURAL REMEDIES THAT ARE ANTIVIRAL

A while ago we shared our round-up of the best immunity boosting smoothies, which are still our favorites today! We loved seeing your tags as you whizzed your blenders and took the goodness and vitamins in to put up a good fight and to radiate out! And as we get back to class we have had a few requests for your ‘at home apothecary’ for all those mixologists looking for a great antibac spray without the super high alcohol! Of course, Spritz Wellness have the most beautiful and natural mix, already made in their Protect range - you can find more about that here.

For those of us with a little time and ingredients nearby, let’s jump right in and learn more about the wonder that is Witch Hazel! You will almost certainly have heard about Witch Hazel and may even have seen products on sale, but do you know how to use it? 

WHAT IS WITCH HAZEL

Witch hazel is a bark and leaf extract of the Hamamelis Virginiana plant which is native to North America. It was known to traditional healers and was widely used by American Indians who used it in different ways in applications as diverse as treating hemorrhoids and fever. Witch Hazel contains tannins which are organic compounds which serve as an astringent, but how to use it best?

WITCH HAZEL HAS ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIVIRAL PROPERTIES

Witch hazel has traditionally been used to treat the pain of poison ivy or sooth a chicken pox itch. It also helps bruises, cuts, and boils to heal more quickly. What these conditions all have in common is that they are either caused or made worse by viruses or bacteria.

Witch hazel appears to be particularly effective at treating bacterial and fungal infections such as those caused by Staphylococcus Aureus and Candida Albicans and is therefore a useful treatment tool in the battle against microbial skin infections.

A recent study published has shown that the tannins in witch hazel might be a particularly effective antiviral agent having been proved to have an effect against both influenza A (the Flu) and Human Papilloma Virus with hope that it might be proved to be effective against other viruses in the future.



WITCH HAZEL IS A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ASTRINGENT

The same tannins that make witch hazel an effective antiviral and antimicrobial agent make it an effective astringent which can help stop bleeding and support the skin’s natural healing process. This makes it a useful topical treatment for various conditions including Acne, Eczema and Cold Sores, even varicus veins! Find out more

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