Witch Hazel Tea Benefits

Witch Hazel Tea Benefits have been known for a long time for their astringent and antiphlogistic properties.


Witch hazel is a deciduous shrub or a small tree that is typically found in the Eastern areas of the United States, Canada and Europe. It usually grows up to 15 feet in height. The upper surface of the tooth-like witch hazel leaves is shiny green but the bottom surface is gray. It sheds the leaves for some time during the year. The witch hazel bark, on the other hand, is gray to brownish in color. The witch hazel flowers are yellowish in color.


The following are the active constituents of witch hazel: ascorbic acid, choline, gallic acid, isoquercitrin, kaempferol, phenol, quercitin, safrole, and others. These can be found in the leaves and bark of the witch hazel plant.


Witch hazel tea is typically made by placing 1 teaspoon of the combined leaves and bark in one pint of boiling water. Cover the container and let the mix simmer and stand for about 45 minutes.

The following are the health benefits attributed to witch hazel tea:

Witch Hazel Tea may help treat diarrhea and dysentery.

Witch Hazel Tea may help relieve sore throat.

Witch Hazel Tea may help in the treatment of various respiratory ailments.

Witch Hazel Tea may help stop various types of bleeding, such as excessive menstruation,                    bleeding gums, as well as lung and uterine bleeding.

Witch Hazel Tea, when applied topically, may help heal blisters, burns, cuts and wounds.

Witch Hazel Tea may help in the treatment of various inflammations and swellings of the                   skin.

Witch Hazel Tea may help in the treatment of varicose veins.

Witch Hazel Tea may be helpful against hemorrhoids.

Witch Hazel Tea, when applied as a vaginal douche, may help heal vaginitis.