Astringent
An agent that causes the constriction of tissues, usually
applied topically
to stop bleeding, secretions, and surface
inflammation and
distension.
Internal; Alder, red, Amaranth, Bidens, Blackberry, Buckwheat Bush,
California Bayberry, Canadian Fleabane, Cypress (roasted), Fir, grand,
Goldenrod, Gravel Root, Hedgenettle, Madrone, Maidenhair Fern, Manzanita,
Mesquite, Oxeye Daisy, Pearly Everlasting, Pitcher Sage, Ratany, Red Root,
Rose, Rosemary, Salal, Sangre De Drago, Silverweed, Uva Ursi, Watercress,
Yellow Pond Lily, Yerba Reuma.
General; Agrimony, Alum, Amaranth, Avens, Betony, Bistort, Broomrape,
Caņaigre, Cats Paw, Contrayerba, Cranesbill, Horsemint, Manzanita,
Mormon Tea, Nettle, Oak, Potentilla, Selfheal, Storksbill, Uva Ursi, Walnut,
Topical; Acacia, Alder, red, Aloe, Alum, Bidens, Buckwheat Bush,
California Bayberry, Caņaigre, Comfrey, Condalia, Elephant Tree, Hedgenettle,
Madrone, Manzanita, Mesquite, Mormon Tea, Ratany, Salal, Sangre De Drago,
Sheep Sorrel, Sumach, Uva Ursi, White Sage, Yerba Reuma.
See also Capillary Fragility, Hemostatic, Skin.
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