A few months ago, I heard from a correspondent of mine in Detroit who had been afflicted with a dermatitis of the palm of her hand for some twelve years. After reading Jess Stearn’s book, Edgar Cayce, The Sleeping Prophet, she decided to use witch hazel on it in the manner described therein. She reported “great improvement” with just two weeks of this treatment. Hamamelis virginiana is a small shrub, the leaves and bark of which are Used to make witch hazel. There are two forms of the medication, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Witch hazel has been used internally for dysentery, but is most often used as an astringent or as a wash for burns, bruises, skin irritations and other forms of external inflammation. It has also been used for sore mouths and inflamed eyes. We repeat simple things are often the best!
[† May, 1972, Volume 7, No. 3, page 184, Copyright © 1972 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation, Virginia Beach, VA.]
Good Afternoon,
Can you please indicate how Edgar Cayce recommended using witch hazel for the skin? I have the book The Sleeping Prophet but I do not know where to look this up. Your help would be greatly appreciated !!
Sincerely,
Cristina Myroniuk.
Hi Christine,
When Cayce recommended Witch Hazel, it was most often as an ingredient in a fume or steam bath, making use of its mildly astringent (pain-relieving) properties. In some other cases, it was applied to the skin as a topical rub, either alone or mixed with peanut oil, once again to help with muscle pain and tautness, and to ensure restful sleep.
Witch Hazel is also found in two products taken from the Cayce Readings, Myo-Relief and Sweet Feet, both used for sore muscles, ligaments, and tendons.