Witch Hazel: A clear, odorless distillate prepared from recently cut and partially dried dormant twigs of Hamamelis virginiana Linné.
Pharmacologic Category
Astringent. Natural Products; Herbs.
Mechanism of action
Therapeutic use
After-stool wipe to remove most causes of local irritation. Temporary management of vulvitis, pruritus ani and vulva. Helps relieve discomfort of simple hemorrhoids, anorectal surgical wounds, episiotomies.