Crude Drug: Witch hazel
Biological Source Hamamelis virginiana
Family Hamamelidaceae
Official used part Leaves and bark
Major Marker Constituent Tannins
Constituentclass Tannins
Pharmacognostic traditional use Astringent topical preparations
Drug Type Leaf/bark
Scientific Name Hamamelis virginiana
Category Bark/Leaf drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.