Hamamelis
Hamamelis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Hamamelis, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized for its powerful astringent properties. Commonly referred to as witch hazel, its bark and leaves contain tannins that effectively soothe skin inflammation, reduce swelling, and calm irritation. It remains a staple in natural remedies for dermatological care and wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HamamelisDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. In China, its presence is noted throughout both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends across Eastern Asia, where it can be found in Japan and Korea. Moving across the globe, its distribution reaches into North America. Specifically, it is documented within the province of New Brunswick in Eastern Canada.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario |
| Eastern Canada | Québec |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Hamamelis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Frontiers in microbiology
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Preparations
Hamamelis has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include PC-cream, cream (without PC), distillate.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pc-cream | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cream (without pc) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Distillate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Pc-cream
- European journal of clinical pharmacology
Cream (without pc)
- European journal of clinical pharmacology
Distillate
- European journal of clinical pharmacology