witch hazel

• Pflanzlicher Extrakt aus den Blättern und der Rinde des Strauchs Hamamelis virginiana, der wegen seiner adstringierenden und entzündungshemmenden Eigenschaften häufig in Hautpflegeprodukten und der Volksmedizin verwendet wird.

A plant extract derived from the leaves and bark of the Hamamelis virginiana shrub, commonly used in skincare products and traditional medicine for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

1. Medicinal plant extractB2formal

   A liquid extract from the leaves and bark of the witch hazel plant, used as an astringent and for treating minor skin irritations.

   Extrakt aus der Zaubernuss

   • She applied witch hazel to the insect bite to reduce swelling.
   • Witch hazel is often used as a natural toner for the skin.
   • The pharmacist recommended witch hazel for his sunburn.

2. Deciduous shrub or treeC1formal

   A genus of flowering plants (Hamamelis) native to North America and Asia, known for their fragrant yellow flowers in autumn.

   Zaubernuss

   • The witch hazel tree in the garden blooms in late fall.
   • Botanists study the unique pollination of witch hazel flowers.
   • Witch hazel shrubs are popular in ornamental landscaping.