Witch hazel has a peculiar flower shape and a fragrant smell. The leaves open before grass and spring, and the yellow slender petals are like wisps of gold, which are full of branches and are very attractive. Gardens at home and abroad are often cultivated, and some excellent varieties appear, which is one of the famous ornamental flowers and trees. It is suitable to be placed in the corner of the courtyard, by the pool, by the stream, between rocks and on the outer edge of trees. In addition, flower branches can be used as materials for cutting vases. If you want to promote flowering, cut off the branches and put them in a greenhouse at about 20℃ on February 65438-1October 65438 of the following year, and bloom in about 10-20 days. Next, Bian Xiao will introduce the efficacy and function of Hamamelis in detail.

First, the medicinal value of witch hazel

Sexual taste: sweet; Ping.

Meridian tropism: spleen meridian.

Indications: benefiting qi. The main stress is fatigue.

Administration and dosage: oral: decoction,15-30g; 60-90g fresh.

Note: avoid sour, spicy, mustard, radish, etc. When taking medicine.

Chemical composition: Kaempferol, quercetin, astragaloside IV, etc.

Second, the role of witch hazel

Ornamental value

Witch hazel is an ornamental flower with elegant tree shape, spherical crown, egg crown or broad spherical crown, especially in the early flowering period, from winter to early spring, which is a period of less flowers in a year. Its petals are slender and gentle, and the flower shape is elegant and unique. Bright colors, from light yellow to orange red, with different shades; Flowers first, then leaves, pleasant fragrance, light tree shape, beautiful flowers, especially eye-catching in the winter courtyard.

Should be planted alone, enjoy exotic petals and graceful tree posture, coupled with flowers and plants in Shi Jing, a tree and a scene, full of love. It can also be planted in clusters, and the trees are full of golden color when they bloom, which is spectacular.

It can be used as an important early spring flower in scenic spots and urban and rural landscaping construction, and can be matched with many kinds of flowers and trees such as plum, peach, apricot, cherry, wintersweet, Xiang Jie and bauhinia. Can receive good effects of greening, flowering and beautifying the ecological environment.

Beauty value

Witch hazel contains tannins such as ellagitannin and witch hazel tannin, which can regulate sebum secretion, moisturize and whiten skin. Promote lymphatic blood circulation, and can specifically overcome eye rash and dark circles in the morning. It has sedative and soothing effects, and can improve cracking, sunburn and acne. It can effectively help skin regenerate at night. Remove eye bags, relax and relieve, and have excellent effect on oily skin or allergic skin. With soothing, astringent, antibacterial and anti-aging effects, it is the best choice for teenagers or skin with serious oily condition because of its remarkable curative effect of astringency, oil control and sterilization.

Third, the efficacy of witch hazel

1, soothing

Witch hazel contains special soft and sensitive factors. It can relieve unstable skin. Help restore calm to the skin. Maintain metabolic balance. Eliminate skin discomfort.

2. Convergence; gather

For teenagers. Or skin with severe oil condition. Witch hazel has obvious astringency and can control oil secretion. Helps regulate the water-oil balance of the skin. Effectively improve skin moisture content and balance pH value. Shrink pores.

3, antibacterial

Witch hazel has special effect on fungal infection. Patients with psoriasis, eczema, varicose veins or hemorrhoids. Witch hazel extract can be soaked in sitz bath to improve skin condition.

4. Anti-aging

Witch hazel extract can obviously reduce the content of malondialdehyde produced by intense ultraviolet radiation in tissues, and can prevent skin inflammation caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Reduce free radical damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. Has anti-aging effect.