Herbal actions of herbs that are Astringent.

One of the largest groups of herbs. Herbs that contract blood vessels and certain body tissues (mucous membranes) with effect of reducing secretion and excretion, binders. They are used for debility, internal and external bleeding. catarrhal discharges, etc. Their action due to the tannins the contain.

Main astringents; Agrimony, Avens, Bayberry, Bethroot, Bistort, Black Catechu, Burr, Marigold, American cranesbill, Eyebright, Golden rod, Great Burnet, Ground Ivy, Hemlock, Spruce bark, Kola, Ladies mantle, Meadowsweet, Mouse ear, Mullein, Nettles, Oak bark, Periwinkle, Pilewort, Plantain, Raspberry leaves, Sage, Rosemary, Shepherds purse, Tormentil, Wild cherry bark, Witch hazel, Yarrow, White Pond lily, Lungwort.

Rosemarie

Naturopath, Herbalist, Iridologist, Equine herbalist.