Astringents

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