Top Constituents and Uses of Witch Hazel Bark

Top Constituents and Uses of Witch Hazel Bark:

Constituents:

·         8-12% Pyrogallol Tannin (b-hamamelitannin and g-hamamelitannin , monogalloylhamamelose , free Gallic acid

·         Condensed catechin tannin and small amounts of oligomeric proanthocyanidins

·         Flavonols

·         0.1% Volatile Oils

Uses:

External:

·         Hemorrhoids (ointments & suppositories ) & minor skin injuries

·         Local Inflammation of skin and mucous membrane as a mouth wash and inflammation of the gums

Internal:

·         Varicose veins (painful and heavy legs Hemorrhoids)

·         Acute, non specific diarrhea