An agent that causes contraction of the tissues, arrests secretion, or controls bleeding.
A substance that contracts blood vessels and certain body tissues (such as mucous membranes) with the effect of reducing secretion and excretion of fluids and/or has a drying effect.
Tightens mucous membranes and skin, reducing secretions and bleeding from abrasions.
(Taste) making the mouth pucker, bitter.
Substance that causes constriction of tissues. In herbal medicine, usually a plant that contains tannins, stops bleeding, and reduces inflammation. In any event, it dries out your mouth if you taste it.
Perceived quality caused by shrinkage, drawing, or puckering of the skin surfaces of the mouth, that is, dry feeling of the mouth usually due to tannins (phenolic compounds).
Having the property of causing contraction of soft organic tissues for the control of bleeding or secretions.
Something that draws together soft organic tissues. A styptic herb or puckery unripe fruit can be described as astringent.
Agents, usually topical, that cause the contraction of tissues for the control of bleeding or secretions.
An agent that causes constriction of body tissues, decreasing the flow of blood or other fluid.
An herb that causes the contraction of tissues.
An agent that causes the constriction of tissues, usually applied topically to stop bleeding, secretions, and surface inflammation and distension. Some, such as gallotannins, may actually bind with and “tan” the surface layer of skin or mucosa. (Examples: a styptic pencil, Yerba Reuma.)
An agent that causes tissue to contract, often associated with chemical compounds called tannins.
A substance that checks the discharge of mucus, serum etc., by causing contraction of the tissue.
A substance (often tannins) that reacts with proteins in wounds, on the surface of cells or membranes, resulting in a protective layer and causing contraction.
Constricts the blood vessels or membranes in order to reduce irritation, inflammation, and swelling.
Draws together, constricts, binds.
An agent that causes cell contraction, used to dry discharges and reduce leakages. Astringent herbs are usually tannin-rich.
An agent that has a binding or constricting effect, i.e., one that checks hemorrhages or secretions by coagulation of proteins on a cell surface.
Causes constriction and dryness in organic tissue, thus decreasing secretion.
Referring to a substance or chemical compound that shrinks or constricts body tissues.
An agent that binds and tightens tissue, such as of the skin.
A substance that contracts tissues of the body.
A substance which makes the skin tissues contract and harden.
Temporarily tightening or contracting the skin or tissues. Checks the discharge of mucus and blood, etc.
causing the skin to draw tight; also styptic (as styptic pencil, containing the astringent alum, to stop bleeding in minor cuts from shaving). N. substance that when applied to the skin draws it tight.
Agents that cause contraction after they are applied to the skin. Examples include calamine lotion and witch hazel.
Agents that cause contraction after they are applied to the skin. Examples include calamine lotion, used to dry minor skin irritations associated with poison ivy, mild sunburn, and insect bites; and witch hazel, used to cool and soothe superficial skin irritations such as hemorrhoids or diaper rash.
A drug that causes cells to shrink by precipitating proteins from their surfaces Astringents are used in lotions to harden and protect the skin and to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions. They are also used in mouth washes, throat lozenges, eye drops, etc., and in antiperspirants.
Has a binding, contracting effect on bodily tissue and stops bleeding.
Astringents are substances that induce the drying and contraction of tissues by diminishing their capacity to absorb moisture. These agents find extensive application in antiperspirants as well as in aiding the recovery of damaged or irritated skin. Furthermore, they are employed in certain preparations for the eyes or ears. It is worth noting that the application of astringents may lead to sensations of burning or stinging.
A compound that firms up the body’s soft tissues.
A substance that causes constriction or tightening, used to control bleeding or secretions by coagulating proteins on the surface of cells.