This section is from the book "A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin", by Henry G. Piffard. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin.
D. Eczema and pruritus, Piffard, 143, Oct. 26, '78. Pruritus, 207.
The most reliable preparation of witch-hazel is a tincture made with strong alcohol, from the fresh plant. The various fluid extracts of the market by no means represent the entire virtues of the plant.
 
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