Hamamelis virginiana
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Hamamelis virginianabelongs to Hamamelidaceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Witch hazel.
Pharmacological Actions
No pharmacological Action information is available for Hamamelis virginiana.
Indications
The Indications of Hamamelis virginiana are Eczema, Hemorrhoids, Wounds, Varicose Veins, Skin ulcers.
No Contra Indication information is available for Hamamelis virginiana.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Hamamelis virginiana.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Hamamelis virginiana.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Hamamelis virginiana.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | Should be taken herbs as extract can be applied liberally at least twice each day{in th morning and at bedtime} to hemorhoids. |
Herb's Description
Hamamelis virginiana. A small tree or shrub with arching branches, usually growing in dense multi-stemmed clumps reaching up to 20 feet tall. Flower: Monoecious; bright yellow, with 4, 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, very slender petals (look like yellow spiders on plant), appearing in mid to late fall. Fruit: Woody, brown capsule, 1/2 inch long and nearly as wide, containing two shiny black seeds, 1/4 inch long, seeds are forcibly discharged when capsule splits open. Maturing in late summer and old capsules are persistent. Twig: Slender, light brown, fine pubescence; light brown vegetative buds (1/3 inch) are stalked and lack scales (resemble a deer foot, they are actually a tiny folded leaf); flower buds are small, round and occur in tight clusters from short stalks.
Hamamelis virginiana's Leaves. Alternate, simple, broadly ovate to obovate, 3 to 6 inches long, inequilateral, wavy margin (nearly dentate), petiole pubescent, dark green above and paler below.
Hamamelis virginiana's Bark. Smooth, gray to gray-brown even on very old stems.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of North China
Substitutes
No information regarding Hamamelis virginiana's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Hamamelis virginiana's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Hamamelis virginiana's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
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Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hamamelis virginiana. (work in progress)