Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana L.
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Safety Notes
For external use only in any meaningful traditional application — internal use is not traditionally recommended and can cause stomach upset, nausea, and liver strain from the tannin content. Commercial distilled witch hazel water is generally alcohol-based; check the label if avoiding alcohol. May cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals — patch test before broad use.
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