Witch Hazel?

Discussion in 'Chemistry' started by John99, Sep 7, 2007.

  1. John99

    John99 Banned Banned

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    What is it?

    Is it just alcohol and water?

    The label says:

    Active Ingredient - Witch Hazel 86% (that doesn't help)

    Inactive Ingredient - Alcohol 14% by volume.
     
    John99, Sep 7, 2007
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  3. madanthonywayne

    madanthonywayne Morning in America Registered Senior Member

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    I believe it's the active ingredient in hemorhoid medicine.
     
    madanthonywayne, Sep 7, 2007
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  5. Pete

    Pete It's not rocket surgery Registered Senior Member

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    Witch Hazel is a plant, and also an astringent extracted from the plant.

    Try here.
     
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    Pete, Sep 7, 2007
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  7. John99

    John99 Banned Banned

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    Spectacular!

    Let's review:

    A: Good for hemorhoid (or rather bad for them). If none is available use a rubber band.

    B: It (Witch hazel) is a plant

    C: Use Googoo - it's for smart people.

    Got it.
     
    John99, Sep 7, 2007
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  8. Captain Kremmen

    Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch hazel)

    Contains
    Tannins, which constrict the area of injury.
    Antiseptics

    No-one says it doesn't work.
    Probably not greatly promoted because not patentable
     
    Captain Kremmen, Sep 7, 2007
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  9. Roman

    Roman Banned Banned

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    It's crushed up extract of witches. They make it after they try to drown a woman and she doesn't sink. I learned that in Biology class.
     
    Roman, Sep 7, 2007
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  10. Nickelodeon

    Nickelodeon Banned Banned

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    With a touch of hazelnuts.
     
    Nickelodeon, Oct 11, 2007
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