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Other use

The bark and leaves are the source of witch hazel for bruises, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, and other skin conditions, although commercially H. virginiana is the usual source. It is produced by stem distillation of the twigs.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013) Wellcome Library notes.

Hamamelis x intermedia Rehder 'Pallida'

Family: HAMAMELIDACEAE
Genus: Hamamelis
Species: intermedia Rehder
Cultivar: 'Pallida'
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants of the World (C)
Flowering months: January


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