It's not exactly a well-kept secret that witch hazel has many therapeutic uses. Native Americans and Asians have been using it for thousands of years. It has been used to treat ulcers, diarrhea, skin problems, muscle aches, and more. What we know as Witch Hazel is actually an extract, or the essential oils of the Winterbloom plant (Hamamelis). 3 species are indigenous to North ... Continue Reading