wych hazel

• Arbusto ou pequena árvore originária da América do Norte e da Ásia, conhecida por sua casca e folhas, que são usadas para produzir um líquido adstringente aplicado na pele para tratar pequenos cortes, contusões e inflamações.

A shrub or small tree native to North America and Asia, known for its bark and leaves which are used to produce an astringent liquid applied to the skin to treat minor cuts, bruises, and inflammation.

1. Medicinal plant extractB2formal

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

   Extrato de planta medicinal

   • She applied witch hazel to the insect bite to reduce swelling.
   • Witch hazel is a common ingredient in natural skincare products.
   • He used a cotton pad soaked in witch hazel to clean his face.

2. C1formal

   A North American shrub or small tree (genus Hamamelis) with yellow flowers that bloom in late autumn or winter.

   Arbusto ou pequena árvore

   • The witch hazel tree in the garden blooms in November.
   • Botanists study the unique flowering pattern of witch hazel.
   • Witch hazel is often planted as an ornamental shrub.