Witch Hazel

What is Witch Hazel extract, and what species does it come from?

Witch Hazel extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Hamamelis virginiana, a plant in the Hamamelidaceae family, native to Eastern North America. The extract is made from the leaf. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Witch Hazel does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the leaf of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Witch Hazel are available?

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is available from Bio-Botanica as cosmetic glycerin extract, specialty liquid extract, and Zea-Botanicals®. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Witch Hazel originate?

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is native to Eastern North America. Bio-Botanica sources raw Witch Hazel against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Witch Hazel extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Witch Hazel is offered in alcohol-free forms including cosmetic glycerin extract and Zea-Botanicals®, and in ethanol-based forms including specialty liquid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Witch Hazel extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Witch Hazel material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Witch Hazel extract suited for?

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Witch Hazel extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Witch Hazel extract?

Every Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Witch Hazel extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Witch Hazel extract manufactured and tested?

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.