Hazel
Corylus avellana
Generally Safe
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Also known as: Hazel, Common Hazel, Hazelnut, Леска
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Therapeutic Uses
Varicose veins and venous insufficiency (bark and leaf), diarrhoea, fever, skin inflammation (leaf poultice). Nuts: nutritive, cardiovascular protective. Traditional Bulgarian use for venous complaints.
Herbal Actions
Astringent, anti-inflammatory, tonic, venotonic, antidiarrhoeal, nutritive
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
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Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Hazelnut allergy (relatively common — especially in birch-allergic individuals). Otherwise safe.
Side Effects: Hazelnut allergy can be severe (cross-reactive with birch pollen).