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Hamamelis virginiana
The leaves and bark of the North American Witch-hazel Hamamelis virginiana may be used to produce an astringent, also referred to as witch hazel, and is used medicinally. This plant extract was widely used for medicinal purposes by American Indians and is a component of a variety of commercial healthcare products. It's mainly used externally on sores, bruises, and swelling. Witch hazel hydrosol is used in skin care. It is a strong anti-oxidant and astringent, which makes it very useful in fighting acne.[9] It is often used as a natural remedy for psoriasis, eczema, aftershave applications, ingrown nails, to prevent sweating of the face, cracked or blistered skin, for treating insect bites, poison ivy, and as a treatment for varicose veins and hemorrhoids It is found in numerous over-the-counter hemorrhoid preparations. It is recommended to women to reduce swelling and soothe wounds resulting from childbirth. - from Wikipedia
Flowers and fruits are together and turning yellow for fall season.
@Cammie: I too was wondering what Witchhazel looked like, so I am glad to find it. The tree is attractive with flower and fruites at the same time.
Very interesting plant! I've always wondered what Witch Hazel looked like.
Thank you so much chesterbperry! I really did not know what it was.
I checked Wikipedia and I found out that this is medicinal plant.
I am always happy to find useful plants like this one :-)
Spotted on Oct 5, 2013
Submitted on Oct 8, 2013
