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Astringents -what are they?
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Remedies which induce greater density and firmness of the tissues- they lessen discharges
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list astringents commonly used
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bayberry bark
tormentil Red raspberry bistort White Oak bark- Acorn Catechu Sumac Ground Ivy Witch Hazel Water Lily |
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example of mixture
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3 astrigents and 1 aromatic
1/2 oz White oak bark 1/2 oz Pilewort root 1/2 oz Raspeberry leaves 1/2 oz Fennel seed Decoction is recommended |
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which astringent is used in narcotic poisoning
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Baybarry (Myrica cerifera)
Also used for sore throat, it promote glandular activity and restore mucous secretions, in hemorrhage (uterus, bowels, lungs) flooding and leucorrhea , prolapsus uteri |
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Two astringent useful in ulcers and how to use them?
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Infusion of Bayberry makes a good
wash for ulcers, strong decoction of Tormentil- the powdered root is also sprinkled on old sores and ulcers |
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suggest herbal injection in diarrhea and why astringent in diarrhea
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Infusion of Bayberry - use 3 quarts of the Bayberry stimulating injection
Astringent will clean the mucous linings detaching the morbid matter |
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herbal remedy for leucorrhea
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tormentil- will give tone to whole uterine region,
Hemlock Spruce - a wash Cranesbill root and Bethroot combined in injections |
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Substitute for tea and coffe during pregnancy?
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Raspberry tea
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Three agents good as a wash in a sore and inflamed mouth
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Raspberry leaves (Rubus idaeus)
Bistort (Polygonum bistorta) White Oak (Quercus alba) |
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Catechu- powerful astringent or mild, when would you use it
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Catechu (Acacia catechu) is powerful astringent.
It can be used for chronic diarrhea, sysentery, cholera, any excessive mucus discharges, leuchorrhea and hemorrgahes. Do not use in inflammation. |
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simple wash for various skin diseases and skin eruptions
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Strong decoction of Oak Bark
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botanical names for
bayberry bark Witch hazel Ground Ivy Cranesbill Sumac |
Myrica cerifera
Hamamelis virginiana Glechoma hederacea Geranium maculatum Rhus glabra |
