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Herb Profile: Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Member of the Hamamelidaceae family
Witch hazel is a well-known astringent herb. It grows as a deciduous small tree or shrub, with the bark being the most popular part being used, although the leaves and twigs can be also. While the leaves, twigs, and bark can both be used
Witch Hazel leaves
externally, the bark can also [...]
Herb Profile: Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara
Member of the Composite or Asteraceae family
Coltsfoot is also known as coughwort and horsehoof. It is a perennial found in fields and the flowers, which resemble dandelions, appear before the leaves in early spring. Both the leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Coltsfoot is best known for its ability to act as an [...]
