Plant Family

Hamamelidaceae

Pictured: Witch Hazel

Witch hazel family

Tannin-rich temperate shrubs and trees — the astringent side of the herbal repertoire, several of them flowering in autumn or midwinter.

1 Herb // 7 Constituents // 5 Notable Members

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Overview

The Witch Hazel Family

Tannin-rich temperate shrubs and trees — the astringent side of the herbal repertoire, several of them flowering in autumn or midwinter.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The monograph in the database whose Hamamelidaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

AstringentAnti-InflammatoryHemostaticVulnerary +1

Phytochemistry

Characteristic Chemistry

The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Witch hazel
  • Ozark witch hazel
  • Chinese witch hazel
  • Sweetgum
  • Persian ironwood

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