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witch hazel

/ˈwɪtʃ ˌheɪzəl/

Traduction: Extrait végétal obtenu à partir des feuilles et de l'écorce de l'arbuste Hamamelis virginiana, couramment utilisé dans les soins de la peau et la médecine traditionnelle pour ses propriétés astringentes et anti-inflammatoires.

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/ˈwɪtʃ ˌheɪzəl/B2formalmedical
  • frExtrait végétal obtenu à partir des feuilles et de l'écorce de l'arbuste Hamamelis virginiana, couramment utilisé dans les soins de la peau et la médecine traditionnelle pour ses propriétés astringentes et anti-inflammatoires.

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.

    frhamamélis

    • 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.

    frHamamélis

    • 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.