Each 1/2-1 mL serving contains: Witch Hazel leaf and twig 1:1 fluid extract 1000 mg. Other Ingredients: 12-15% Certified Organic Alcohol.
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INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Witch Hazel Leaf & Twig. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when witch hazel water is used topically and appropriately (272).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately (12). In high doses, tannins in witch hazel bark can cause liver damage (8). The volatile oil contains safrole, a known carcinogen, but in amounts too small for concern (4).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when applied topically and appropriately (67795).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Witch Hazel Leaf & Twig. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Witch hazel contains tannins.
The leaf contains 8% to 10% tannins, while the bark contains up to 12% (512,10377,93894).Orally, plants with at least 10% tannins can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, kidney damage, and necrotic conditions of the liver (12). Some evidence suggests that tannins might cause cancer; other evidence shows tannins may prevent it (12). Regular consumption of herbs with high tannin concentrations correlates with increased incidence of esophageal or nasal cancer (12).
Topically, witch hazel can cause contact dermatitis, redness, and burning (6,67795,86505).
Dermatologic ...Topically, witch hazel can cause contact dermatitis (6,86505). A small number of people develop redness or burning (67795).
Gastrointestinal ...Witch hazel contains tannins, with the leaf containing 8% to 10% tannins and the bark containing up to 12% tannins (512,10377,93894). Orally, plants with at least 10% tannins can cause gastrointestinal disturbances (12).
Hepatic ...Witch hazel contains tannins, with the leaf containing 8% to 10% tannins and the bark containing up to 12% tannins (512,10377,93894). Orally, plants with at least 10% tannins can cause necrotic conditions of the liver (12).
Oncologic ...Witch hazel contains tannins, with the leaf containing 8% to 10% tannins and the bark containing up to 12% tannins (512,10377,93894). Some evidence suggests that tannins might cause cancer; other evidence shows tannins may prevent it (12). Regular consumption of herbs with high tannin concentrations correlates with increased incidence of esophageal or nasal cancer (12).
Renal ...Witch hazel contains tannins, with the leaf containing 8% to 10% tannins and the bark containing up to 12% tannins (512,10377,93894). Orally, plants with at least 10% tannins can cause kidney damage (12).
