Witch hazel is a plant also known as Avellano de Bruja, Café du Diable, Hamamelis, Hamamélis, Hamamélis de Virginie, Hamamelis virginiana, Hazel, Noisetier des Sorcières, Snapping Tobacco Wood, Spotted Elder, Virginian Witch Hazel, Winter Bloom, and other names. Witch hazel is a liquid distilled from dried leaves, bark, and twigs of this plant.
Witch hazel topical (for the skin) has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating hemorrhoids, minor bleeding, and skin irritation.
Witch hazel topical has also been used to treat eczema. However, research has shown that witch hazel topical may not be effective in treating this condition.
Other uses not proven with research have included treating bruises or varicose veins.
It is not certain whether witch hazel topical is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This product should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Witch hazel topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
