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Astringents

Pore-shrinking wizards.

Action:

Irritation Reducer

Triggers:

Physical, Biological, Infections

About The Remedy

Astringents bind with mucous membranes, skin, and other tissues which allows them to shrink tissues and reduce secretions. The precipitate protein molecules, reducing irritation and inflammation and creating a barrier against infection that is helpful in wounds and burns

Astringent Herbs

Buckthorn

IRRITATION REDUCER

Usually steeped for tea or taken as a capsule or extract

Calendula

IRRITATION REDUCER

Often used topically in creams, oils, or salves, or steeped to make a tea

Chicory

IRRITATION REDUCER

Commonly roasted and ground to be used as a coffee substitute or steeped for tea

Grapeseed

IRRITATION REDUCER

Commonly used in oil form for cooking or skincare

Roses

IRRITATION REDUCER

Often steeped to make a fragrant tea or used topically in oils, creams, or balms

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