• Witch Hazel

    From Andy Burns@usenet@andyburns.uk to uk.rec.sheds on Wed May 20 12:22:40 2026
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    I seem to unforget whinging here about the "arj improved" Optrex eyewash
    that no longer contains witch-hazel, and is essentially just a zbarlous
    way to buy saline.

    At the time I couldn't find eye-wash, but did find some eye-drops,
    however they contained a homeopathetically tiny amount (0.05%) of
    witch-hazel.

    Well, if anyone else enjoyed the refreshing properties of the old
    formulation, I have now found some eye-drops with the same 13%
    witch-hazel as before, my eyes really appreciate the difference.

    <https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/shop/products/Vizulize-Cooling-and-Soothing-Eye-Drops-10ml_0160189>


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  • From Kerr-Mudd, John@admin@127.0.0.1 to uk.rec.sheds on Thu May 21 13:53:40 2026
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    On Wed, 20 May 2026 12:22:40 +0100
    Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:

    I seem to unforget whinging here about the "arj improved" Optrex eyewash that no longer contains witch-hazel, and is essentially just a zbarlous
    way to buy saline.

    At the time I couldn't find eye-wash, but did find some eye-drops,
    however they contained a homeopathetically tiny amount (0.05%) of witch-hazel.

    What a lot of hog/eyewash.


    Well, if anyone else enjoyed the refreshing properties of the old formulation, I have now found some eye-drops with the same 13%
    witch-hazel as before, my eyes really appreciate the difference.

    <https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/shop/products/Vizulize-Cooling-and-Soothing-Eye-Drops-10ml_0160189>


    So far I have no need, thank Bob.

    I has a hazel shrub/tree (no nuts), but is it whitchity? EMNTK.
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  • From snipeco.2@snipeco.2@gmail.com (Sn!pe) to uk.rec.sheds on Thu May 21 14:50:45 2026
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    Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:

    I seem to unforget whinging here about the "arj improved" Optrex eyewash
    that no longer contains witch-hazel, and is essentially just a zbarlous
    way to buy saline.

    At the time I couldn't find eye-wash, but did find some eye-drops,
    however they contained a homeopathetically tiny amount (0.05%) of witch-hazel.

    Well, if anyone else enjoyed the refreshing properties of the old formulation, I have now found some eye-drops with the same 13%
    witch-hazel as before, my eyes really appreciate the difference.

    <https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/shop/products/Vizulize-Cooling-and-Soothing-Eye-Drops-10ml_0160189>


    Witch Hazel is an astringent agent in ePrapratoin H that shrinks
    the Grapes of Wrath and reduces wrinkles of the fizzog, innit?
    Does it have a simblar effect on the peepers?
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  • From Julian Macassey@julian@n6are.com to uk.rec.sheds on Thu May 21 15:19:20 2026
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    On Thu, 21 May 2026 14:50:45 +0100, Sn!pe <snipeco.2@gmail.com> wrote:
    Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:

    I seem to unforget whinging here about the "arj improved" Optrex eyewash
    that no longer contains witch-hazel, and is essentially just a zbarlous
    way to buy saline.

    At the time I couldn't find eye-wash, but did find some eye-drops,
    however they contained a homeopathetically tiny amount (0.05%) of
    witch-hazel.

    Well, if anyone else enjoyed the refreshing properties of the old
    formulation, I have now found some eye-drops with the same 13%
    witch-hazel as before, my eyes really appreciate the difference.

    <https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/shop/products/Vizulize-Cooling-and-Soothing-Eye-Drops-10ml_0160189>


    Witch Hazel is an astringent agent in ePrapratoin H that shrinks
    the Grapes of Wrath and reduces wrinkles of the fizzog, innit?
    Does it have a simblar effect on the peepers?


    Helps clear up greasy skin, and soothes the leather
    doughnut.

    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/witch-hazel#uses
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  • From John Williamson@johnwilliamson@btinternet.com to uk.rec.sheds on Thu May 21 17:50:58 2026
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    On 21/05/2026 13:53, Kerr-Mudd, John wrote:

    I has a hazel shrub/tree (no nuts), but is it whitchity? EMNTK.

    Nope. Witch Hazel is Hamamelis virginiana, a flowering plant originally
    from Leftpondia, while the various hazel trees/ bushes are in the
    Corylus family, originally from Rightpondia. Hazelnuts is nice,
    especially with chocolate round 'em.
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    John.
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  • From Sam Plusnet@not@home.com to uk.rec.sheds on Thu May 21 21:07:12 2026
    From Newsgroup: uk.rec.sheds

    On 21/05/2026 16:19, Julian Macassey wrote:
    On Thu, 21 May 2026 14:50:45 +0100, Sn!pe <snipeco.2@gmail.com> wrote:
    Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:

    I seem to unforget whinging here about the "arj improved" Optrex eyewash >>> that no longer contains witch-hazel, and is essentially just a zbarlous
    way to buy saline.

    At the time I couldn't find eye-wash, but did find some eye-drops,
    however they contained a homeopathetically tiny amount (0.05%) of
    witch-hazel.

    Well, if anyone else enjoyed the refreshing properties of the old
    formulation, I have now found some eye-drops with the same 13%
    witch-hazel as before, my eyes really appreciate the difference.

    <https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/shop/products/Vizulize-Cooling-and-Soothing-Eye-Drops-10ml_0160189>


    Witch Hazel is an astringent agent in ePrapratoin H that shrinks
    the Grapes of Wrath and reduces wrinkles of the fizzog, innit?
    Does it have a simblar effect on the peepers?


    Helps clear up greasy skin, and soothes the leather
    doughnut.

    https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/witch-hazel#uses


    I wonder about a web site which says things like:

    "Most witch hazel products should be stored at room temperature, between
    68 F and 77 F (20 C and 25 C). Store in a cool, dry place."

    Is 20 - 25C cool? I really don't think so.
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    Sam Plusnet
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  • From Andy Burns@usenet@andyburns.uk to uk.rec.sheds on Fri May 22 10:41:59 2026
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    Sn!pe wrote:

    Witch Hazel is an astringent agent in ePrapratoin H

    I never knew that.

    that shrinks
    the Grapes of Wrath and reduces wrinkles of the fizzog, innit?
    Does it have a simblar effect on the peepers?

    I suppose it must, but it has always felt to have a longer lasting
    moistening effect that water.
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  • From Andy Burns@usenet@andyburns.uk to uk.rec.sheds on Fri May 22 10:53:52 2026
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    Julian Macassey wrote:

    Helps clear up greasy skin

    It's good on scabs and grazes in combination with [diluted] tea-tree
    oil, not sure if the RH is still trying to annoy the horse trailerans by banning the latter.

    and soothes the leather doughnut.

    I've never shoved it up my raes.
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