Category Archives: Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Hamamelis virginiana extract is one of the most versatile herbs and widely used in the formulation of products including skincare, deodorants, hair conditioners, shampoos, eye makeup and aftershave lotions. The name “witch” originated from the OId English’s “wice” and Middle English’s “wiche” –meaning pliant or flexible to describe the branches of the plant. The Mohegan natives reportedly were the first to show English settlers how to use the Y-shaped witch hazel sticks for “dowsing” – an ancient method for finding underground water.