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Hamamelidaceae

Medical Definition:	A plant family of the order Hamamelidales, subclass Hamamelidae, class Magnoliopsida.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; specify Plant Components; for /Chem coord with D tree compound and/or Preparation; for therap. coordinate with PLANT PREPARATION or children and Diseases and PHYTOTHERAPY

Hamamelidaceae Categories.

	Hamamelis - A plant genus of the family Hamamelidaceae, order Hamamelidales. It is known for the astringent (ASTRINGENTS) extract of leaves and bark used in over the counter preparations. This should not be confused with the similar named Hamelia genus (RUBIACEAE).
	Liquidambar - A plant genus of the family HAMAMELIDACEAE. The sap is a source of storax, which should not be confused with the similar named STYRAX genus.

Hamamelidaceae Medical Definitions and Terms

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