Witch Hazel Leaf Cut & Sifted, Wild Crafted

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Witch hazel, also known as tobacco wood and winter bloom, is an evergreen shrub found throughout the woodlands of eastern America and Nova Scotia.

The leathery leaves of the plant contain numerous active compounds, including quercitin, kaempferol and gallic acid. Dried witch hazel leaf is used to produce infusions, tinctures and extracts for topical use.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound19
originunited states
active compoundsTannins
plant part usedleaves
processingcut & sifted

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsKeep in a tightly-sealed jar or other container, away from light, heat and moisture.
appearance & aromaHerbaceous, with mixed greens and browns.

c.
uses

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cosmeticApply as a poultice, add to herbal bath bags or use to make strong “teas” for topical use.
industrialWitch hazel has been used in the pharmaceutical industry in the US since the 19th century.

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[ tip: Tincture witch hazel leaf with strawberry leaf, which also contains astringent tannins.  ~ from Monterey Bay Herb Company ]

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d.
flavor profile

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witch hazel leaf

NOT for internal use.

e.
formulas & recipes

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f.
what else you should know

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witch hazel leaf

American witch hazel is a small deciduous shrub that is native to the woodlands of eastern North America. Forced to compete for light from the canopy above, the plant will remain relatively small. Given room to spread, however, witch hazel becomes a handsome specimen capable of reaching 20 feet in height. For this reason, and also because of the herb’s whimsical, pale yellow flowers, witch hazel is often cultivated as a garden ornamental.

The late season blooms aren’t the only surprise this plant offers. If you were to cut some flowering branches that also contained seed pods pollinated the year before, and brought them inside as an indoor floral arrangement, the warmth of your home would soon trigger the explosive eviction of two black seeds, sending them up to 30 feet away.


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This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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