As aftershave or cures for bites and bruises, potent witch hazel has a punchy zing. But the hamamelis plant is far from overpowering and it comes into its own at this time of year. It belongs to the ...

Witch hazel has been a staple in beauty aisles for years—the name being synonymous with products from Thayers and T.N. Dickison. However, the OG ingredient has been met with controversy. While some ...

Natural cleaning proponents often tout the cleansing benefits of white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice—and for good reason. These products can keep your home spotless without resorting to ...

You've probably heard of witch hazel, an ingredient that's sometimes found in topicals or skincare products like toners, cleansers, makeup wipes and more. It's derived from a native North American ...

When I was a kid, my mother’s cure-all for everything from a touch of sunburn to poison ivy and even a mild fever was witch hazel lotion. It came from the Fuller Brush man who sold his wares from door ...

Witch hazel is a fascinating flowering shrub that makes a wonderful addition to your landscape because it blooms when few other plants do. This deciduous shrub is covered with curly, spidery blooms of ...

Witch hazel comes from a small tree — really more of a shrub. It’s light brown with green leaves and yellow flowers. You might see it growing in clusters in the woods anywhere in the eastern United ...

Like a magic wand, witch hazel casts its spell over the snow bound woods January through March across northeast Ohio. Spotting witch hazel is much easier now that the woods are full of snow. Look for ...

American witch-hazel, also called common witch-hazel, is a native plant in our area that surprises us by blooming in late fall into December. Yellow witch-hazel flowers are often spotted out in the ...