Witch Hazel |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Hamamelis virginiana
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Leaves
Twigs
Chemicals this herb contains:
Bitters (See Glossary)
Calcium oxalate
Gallic acid
Hamamelitannin
Hexose sugar
Tannins (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Shrinks tissues (ointments, solutions, suppositories).
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when
taken internally.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Acts as a sedative.
Treats diarrhea.
Soothes irritated skin or hemorrhoids.
Prevents secretion of fluids.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
When used externally, no toxicity is expected.
When used internally, no toxicity expected if you are beyond
childhood and under 45, not pregnant, basically healthy and take
for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Constipation |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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