Betulaceae Bach Hornbeam

Betulaceae Bach Hornbeam
Family:Betulaceae Bach; Haemostatic; Ophthalmic.
Common name:Hornbeam
The leaves are haemostatic. They are used in external compresses to stop bleeding and heal wounds. A distilled water made from the leaves is an effective eye lotion. The leaves are harvested in August and dried for later use.The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Tiredness' 'Weariness' and 'Mental and physical exhaustion'.

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