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[Used for] 1 Star Crohn's Disease Refer to label instructions [Why] 
Witch hazel is a tannin-containing herb that may be helpful to decrease diarrhea during acute flare-ups and has been used for this purpose in traditional medicine. Tannin-containing herbs may be helpful to decrease diarrhea during acute flare-ups and have been used for this purpose in traditional medicine. A preliminary trial using isolated tannins in the course of usual drug therapy for Crohn's disease found them to be more effective for reducing diarrhea than was no additional treatment.6 Tannin-containing herbs of potential benefit include agrimony (Agrimonia spp.), green tea , oak , witch hazel, and cranesbill . Use of such herbs should be discontinued before the diarrhea is completely resolved; otherwise the disease may be aggravated.
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