Does witch hazel help get rid of athleats foot?

No, Athletes foot is a fungal infection of the skin and requires a fungicide. There are many athletes foot treatments that you can get from a chemist but if the problem persists, a prescription treatment should be sought from your doctor.

Witch Hazel is made from the bark and leaves of a tree of the family Hamamelidaceae. The extract is used in aftershave lotions and lotions for treating bruises and insect bites.

Witch-hazel extract is astringent (helps to shrink and contract blood vessels back to normal size) and its used medicinally as the active ingredient in many haemorrhoid medications. It is also a common treatment for postnatal tearing of the perineum and in treating acne but not athletes foot.

The seeds contain a quantity of oil and are edible.