Hamamelis Virginiana Natural Healing Powers
Natural healing powers reside in the witch hazel Hamamelis virginiana, as the indigenous peoples of North America already knew. In its homeland, the autumn-flowering shrub with its dainty, sun-yellow flower rays has been an integral part of folk medicine for centuries. Leaves and bark extracts were used, especially for their haemostatic and anti-inflammatory properties. With a great deal of experience and sophisticated formulas, the Native Americans treated a wide range of ailments, from birth injuries to cuts and ulcers. Knowledge of the healing properties of witch hazel was brought to Europe by European settlers. Today, Hamamelis virginiana is an established phytotherapeutic and its medicinal effects are scientifically recognised.
Hamamelis Virginiana - Transparent added value
Transparent value creation from the young sapling to the finished skin care product, that is our goal. The unique composition of valuable tannins and essential oils makes Hamamelis virginiana resistant to harmful microorganisms and environmental influences. With this natural protective barrier, witch hazel not only helps itself, but can also soothe and strengthen human skin. We develop our concepts together with professional partners and natural scientists and always stay very close to the skin. Sustainability and a careful, conscious use of resources are particularly important to us. The core of our product ideas are high-quality raw materials produced in an environmentally friendly way. They are used to create modern formulas for gentle and healing skin care.
Hamamelis Virginiana - Organic and regional cultivation
Organic and regional cultivation of Hamamelis virginiana, that is our vision of Hamelis. We are a pioneer in the cultivation of witch hazel as a medicinal plant in Germany! The local production of herbal raw materials preserves the trees in their natural habitat and significantly shortens transport distances. Our plants grow under controlled biological conditions on living soil in a thick layer of organic material. This provides the roots with sufficient nutrients and binds a lot of CO2. The witch hazel thanks us with health and a rich harvest, without any chemical pesticides. In addition, we offset the CO2 footprint of our products through renaturation projects. Because we have understood that we have to give something back to nature so that it will continue to provide us with valuable ingredients in the future.