Laura VG
Herbal expert
J39 Herb
The Archaics:
J- Nature 39-Plant
Question No.2
Herbal expert
J39 Herb
The Archaics:
J- Nature 39-Plant
Question No.2
what kind of
HERB
would rF be?
HERB
would rF be?
Witch hazel / Hamamelis virginiana
Hamamelis = ancient Greek hama = at the same time; melos = fruit ➜ Flowers and fruits appear on the shrub at the same time. ✔
Witch hazel leaves are strong and leathery and turn a vibrant red with spectacular marbled patterns in fall. ✔
The delicate flowers look like a rolled-up bundle of tissue paper. ✔
Witch hazel is a loner and needs up to three years to acclimatize to a new location. ✔
Witch hazel does not like to be crowded and needs to stand freely to develop. ✔
Queen of winter bloomers. Hamamelis blooms acyclically in fall and winter when everything else in nature is retreating. ✔
The flowers of the hamamelis are frost-resistant down to -10 degrees; they contain a kind of natural antifreeze. ✔
Soil requirements: Demanding.
The soil should be deep, rich in humus, and well-drained. The soil must not dry out, but also not be so compacted that waterlogging occurs. The location should be sunny to partially shaded. ✔
Botanical rarity ✔
In summer, witch hazel forms hazelnut-like hairy capsules that burst open with a loud bang when ripe, scattering their seeds meters away. ✔
The flowers give off a herbal, sweetly beguiling fragrance. ✔
In homeopathy, witch hazel characters are very conscientious and thoughtful and demand great respect; they do not like to be subordinate. ✔
Stimulation of self-healing and normalization of cellular processes. ✔
Witch hazel is like a protective cloak;
it calms the overstimulated and restless. ✔
Native American shamans: detect water veins
The wood of witch hazel is broken in spring to detect veins of gold and water. Ores & salts. ✔
Witch hazel is used in shamanic rituals to contact the spirits of ancestors. ✔
Ingredients Effectiveness: polyphenols, oligomeric acids, essential oils (antibiotic, disinfectant, immune-boosting) Tannins & flavonoids✔
Heal all types of wounds:
Bark & leaves Tincture: cuts & grazes Eczema Itchy, sensitive, dry skin Colds Cramps ✔
Astringent, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory ✔
Skin injuries Skin and mucous membrane irritation Itching Varicose vein complaints ✔
Smugeing: clarifying, invigorating, bundling, cleansing ✔Incense: confidence, light, security ✔
