wych hazel

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A medicinal lotion: A liquid preparation for the skin, typically with an astringent effect, made from an alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant.
    • A type of shrub or small tree: Any of several deciduous shrubs or trees belonging to the genus Hamamelis, known for their bark, which yields an astringent extract.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Lotion):
    • She applied wych hazel to the insect bite to soothe the itching.
    • Wych hazel is a common ingredient in many aftershave products.
  • Noun (Plant):
    • The wych hazel in the garden blooms with spidery yellow flowers in late winter.
    • The bark of the wych hazel is harvested for its medicinal properties.
Advanced Usage
  • Botanical Context: In botanical and horticultural writing, "wych hazel" specifically refers to the plant species, most notably (American witch hazel) and (Chinese witch hazel).
  • Historical/Herbal Use: The term is used in contexts discussing traditional herbal remedies, where the extract from the plant's bark and leaves has been used for centuries as a topical treatment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Witch hazel: This is the more common modern spelling for both the plant and the lotion. "Wych hazel" is an older variant.
  • Hamamelis: The scientific genus name for wych hazel plants.
  • Astringent: A substance that causes body tissues to contract, which is the primary property of wych hazel lotion.
Synonyms
  • For the lotion: Astringent, topical solution, skin tonic.
  • For the plant: Shrub, .
Notes on Different Meanings

The two primary meanings are intrinsically linked. The first meaning (the lotion) is a product derived from the second meaning (the plant). Context usually makes it clear which is being referred to: a discussion about skincare will refer to the lotion, while a discussion about gardening or botany will refer to the shrub.

Noun
  1. lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant
  2. any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion

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