Top Constituents and Uses of Hamamelles leaves (Witch hazel leaves)

Top Constituents and Uses of Hamamelles leaves (Witch hazel leaves):

Constituents:

·         (8-12%) tannin :

Gallitannin ((Hamamelitannin)), Ellagitannin, free Gallic acid and Hamamelose sugar

Uses:

·         Astringent and Haemostatic

·         Treatment of pills and Hemorrhoids

·         Used in mouth gargles as astringent and anti bacterial

·         Used in leather tannage process and in burns