Organic Witch Hazel Hydrosol

Description

This beautiful hydrosol can be used for so many applications. Witch hazel is high in tannins, giving this plant astringent properties. Astringents are substances that can dry, tighten, and harden tissues. The astringent tannins in Witch hazel temporarily tighten and soothe aching varicose veins.

Witch hazel also contains procyanadins, resin, and flavonoids, all of which add to its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties. A cloth soaked in Witch hazel hydrosol reduces swelling and can relieve the pain of haemorrhoids and bruises. It also wonderfully aids wound healing.

This Witch hazel hydrosol is not like the one you can purchase in stores containing 14% alcohol. This is pure Witch hazel hydrosol distilled from Witch hazel plant material. There has been no alcohol or other preservatives added.

Use Applications:

• can replace water in lotions or cosmetic recipes
• can be used as a tonic on it’s own or in combination with other hydrosols complementing your skin type
• use as a gargle or mouth wash for sore throat, tooth ache and gum diseases
• use as a compress to reduce swelling and relieve pain of haemorrhoids and bruises?
• can be used internally to treat varicose veins or haemorrhoids

What is a hydrosol?
A hydrosol is the water that is left over when plants are steam-distilled to release their essential oils. Hydrosols contain traces of the essential oil as well as other plant components that are only water-soluble. This makes hydrosols very special, a unique product that can’t be manufactured synthetically. Hydrosols can be used 100% pure, as a face mist, pillow mist, added to skin care products (replacing distilled water), room refresher …. the possibilities are endless. You can even drink hydrosols (diluted) or add it to your cooking.

Hydrosols contain the same plant properties as the essential oil, so can be used for the same applications.

Cautions:

Our hydrosols do not contain preservatives so should be treated as a perishable product. Keep refrigerated to lengthen shelf life. Shelf life varies between 1-2 years.

Store hydrosols away from direct sunlight in amber or dark bottles.

Maintain the integrity of your hydrosols by not allowing unsterilized items like your fingers, cotton balls or other items to come into direct contact with the hydrosols you are storing.

All our Aldantina Herbal Products are 100% Natural. They do not contain any chemicals, preservatives or artificial colours.

Disclaimer: This statement and others about the use of herbs and healing oils have not been proven – Herbology has been practiced for many years and the outcomes have all varied. Please do not think that this is a cure all for all. A Doctor should still be contacted in most medical conditions. Please use on a small area first to assure the user is not allergic to an ingredient.