4606. Hamamelis

Nomenclature

Witch hazel; winter bloom; snapping hazel; striped alder; spotted alder; tobacco wood.

Description and references

Dried leaves of Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae, collected in autumn. History of hamamelis extract and distillate: Lloyd, Lloyd, J. Am. Pharm. Assoc. 24, 220 (1935). Habit. North America (New England to Minnesota, southward to Louisiana). Constit. Hamamelitannin, gallic acid, volatile oil, bitter principle.

Therapeutic Category

Astringent.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Has been used as astringent, hemostatic, sedative.