Astringents (Slide 79 Digestion Module 1)
Herbs that firm tissues and organs; reduces discharges and secretions
Dries up secretions and has a constricting or binding effect to the tissues and thus, tones tissues and muscles; use for any undesired secretions, swollen tonsils and hemorrhoids.
- Haritaki
- Turmeric
- Oak bark
- Black walnut bark
- Cranesbill root