Astringent
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
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Astringents contract tissue by precipitating proteins. They typically contain the constituent tannins which is helpful in reduce secretions and discharges.
Astringent Herbs:
- Agrimony (Agrimonia spp)
- Bayberry (Myrica cerifera)
- Bilberry (Vaccinum myrtillus)
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)
- Elder (Sambucus nigra)
- Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
- Eyebright (Euphrasia species)
- Golden Rod (Solidago virgaurea)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
- Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
- Nettle (Urtica dioica)
- Olive (Olea europaea)
- Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)
- Rhubarb Root (Rheum palmatum)
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)
- St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virgiana)
- Yarrow (Achileea millefolium)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.