witch hazel

, wych-hazel

1. any of several trees and shrubs of the genus Hamamelis, esp H. virginiana, of North America, having ornamental yellow flowers and medicinal properties: family Hamamelidaceae

2. an astringent medicinal solution containing an extract of the bark and leaves of H. virginiana, applied to treat bruises, inflammation, etc.

Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

witch hazel

[′wich ‚hā·zəl]

(materials)

A water extract from the dried leaves of the witch hazel shrub (Hamamelis virginiana); a solution of 14% alcohol with 1% witch hazel extract is commonly known as witch hazel; used as a tonic and sedative.

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