Hamamelis

Formal Name: Hamamelis Virginiana

Also Known As: Hamamelis, Witch Hazel, Spotted Elder, Snapping Hazelnut.

Witch hazel is something that we’ve all probably heard of although we may not have been able to place its use or function.

The relevance of this particular plant was discovered years back by early settlers and has continued to evolve. It is used as a first aid remedy due to the fact that it has astringent properties. It was discovered within the world of homeopathy centuries ago and has continued to provide many different uses.

Homeopathy looks at witch hazel and determines what healing properties can be obtained. They prepare the remedy using a precise method known as potenization.

What comes about from this process is the homeopathic remedy known as hamamelis which is made by taking fresh chopped bark from the twigs and roots of the witch hazel plant.

This is then stepped in alcohol and what remains is a very powerful homeopathic remedy.

Homeopathic Remedies using Hamamelis:

Benefits/Uses of Hamamelis:

Hemorrhoids and Varicose Veins:

These veins, in both instances, are usually weak but tend to be rather inflamed, and are therefore quite painful.

There may be hemorrhaging as a result and because of these symptoms the homeopathic remedy of hamamelis can provide great relief from the pain and possible side effects of them.

Bleeding:

Hamamelis may work well as a homeopathic remedy for extreme bleeding, particularly if hemorrhaging is possible. It may work for heavy periods in women or even something as simple and common as nosebleeds.

Eye Injuries:

Hamamelis is something that people can turn to for any type of eye injury. It may help the body to naturally heal the injury site and relieve the pain in the process.

Homeopathic Remedy Profile for Hamamelis:

Hamamelis tends to work best as a homeopathic remedy for those who don’t feel very appreciated in their lives. They may feel as though they lack respect overall and this can really bring them down in their emotional state. These people are more prone to illness and this can add to their depression, even causing them to feel isolated at times. They can become irritable in addition to all of their negative feelings, often as a result of them.