Hamamelis virginiana

Common Names: American witchhazel, witch-hazel, witchhazel

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Hamamelis virginiana L. extract presents antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects, absence of cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory action, and potential to fight infections through the nitric oxide production by macrophages.

Summary

H. virginiana L. extract showed antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects, no cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory action, and potential to fight infections through nitric oxide production, making it a promising treatment option.

Amêndola I et al (2024).
An Acad Bras Cienc.
PubMed:
38359287

Efficacy, Tolerability, and Superiority of Propylene Glycol-Free, North American Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)-Based Solution of 5% Minoxidil Sulfate for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia.

Trüeb RM et al (2023).
Int J Trichology.
PubMed:
38179008

Elastic pinch biomechanisms can yield consistent launch speeds regardless of projectile mass.

Jorge JF and Patek SN (2023).
J R Soc Interface.
PubMed:
37608709

Hamamelis virginiana L. Leaf Extracts Inhibit the Growth of Antibiotic-Resistant Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria.

Summary

Water and methanol extracts from Virginian witch hazel inhibit the growth of antibiotic-resistant strains, potentially improving treatment options. Three interesting compounds were identified in the extracts.

Cheesman MJ et al (2023).
Antibiotics (Basel).
PubMed:
37508291

Pediatricians' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Therapeutic Approaches Regarding Diaper Dermatitis: A Common Condition with Many Different Practices.

Yildiz I et al (2023).
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol.
PubMed:
37041820

Lip Mesotherapy with Dexpanthenol as a Novel Approach to Prevent Isotretinoin-Associated Cheilitis.

Turan Ç and Öner Ü (2023).
Dermatol Pract Concept.
PubMed:
36892384

Chemical Profile and Biological Effects of an Herbal Mixture for the Development of an Oil-in-Water Cream.

Safta DA et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
36678961

Metabolomic fingerprint of Hamamelis virginiana L. gallotannins by suspect screening analysis with UHPLC-qToF and their semiquantitative evaluation.

Burico M et al (2022).
J Mass Spectrom.
PubMed:
36065819

Antimicrobial action of four herbal plants over mixed-species biofilms of Candida albicans with four different microorganisms.

Domingues N et al (2022).
Aust Endod J.
PubMed:
36057926

Unveiling the Ability of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana L.) Bark Extract to Impair Keratinocyte Inflammatory Cascade Typical of Atopic Eczema.

Piazza S et al (2022).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
36012541

Lip mesotherapy with dexpanthenol in the treatment of isotretinoin-induced cheilitis.

Metin N, Karapınar T and Turan Ç (2022).
J Cosmet Dermatol.
PubMed:
35426210

Human Metabolites of Hamaforton™ (Hamamelis virginiana L. Extract) Modulates Fibroblast Extracellular Matrix Components in Response to UV-A Irradiation.

Natella F et al (2021).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
34975471

An assessment of the growth inhibition profiles of Hamamelis virginiana L. extracts against Streptococcus and Staphylococcus spp.

Cheesman MJ et al (2021).
J Tradit Complement Med.
PubMed:
34522640

The Microbiome of the Medicinal Plants Achillea millefolium L. and Hamamelis virginiana L.

Sauer S et al (2021).
Front Microbiol.
PubMed:
34354692

Paradoxical effects of galloyl motifs in the interactions of proanthocyanidins with collagen-rich dentin.

Alania Y et al (2022).
J Biomed Mater Res A.
PubMed:
34309176

Electrospun Membranes Based on Schizophyllan-PVOH and Hamamelis Virginiana Extract: Antimicrobial Activity Against Microorganisms of Medical Importance.

Solis-Arevalo KK et al (2019).
IEEE Trans Nanobioscience.
PubMed:
31226081

Conversion of phenolic constituents in aqueous Hamamelis virginiana leaf extracts during fermentation.

Duckstein SM, Lorenz P and Stintzing FC (2012).
Phytochem Anal.
PubMed:
22434718

Many to flower, few to fruit: the reproductive biology of Hamamelis virginiana (Hamamelidaceae).

Anderson GJ and Hill JD (2002).
Am J Bot.
PubMed:
21669713

Polymeric proanthocyanidins from the bark of Hamamelis virginiana.

Dauer A, Rimpler H and Hensel A (2003).
Planta Med.
PubMed:
12567291

Hemorrhoids and varicose veins: a review of treatment options.

Review
MacKay D et al (2001).
Altern Med Rev.
PubMed:
11302778