L3 Herbal Actions: Astringents

Question 1

Astringents

Yarrow herb

Answer 1

Achillea millefolium

Question 2

Astringents

Agrimony herb

particularly for digestive tract

Answer 2

Agrimonia eupatoria

Question 3

Astringents

Horsechestnut seed

Answer 3

AEsculus hippocasTANum

Question 4

Astringents

Shepherd’s Purse herb

uterine astringent

postpartum

Answer 4

Capsella bursa pastoralis

Question 5

Astringents

Horsetail herb

urinary astringent

contains silica which can be converted to bioavailable calcium in the body

Answer 5

EquiSEtum avense

avense, of the meadow

Question 6

Astringents

Cranesbill herb

uterine

Answer 6

Geranium maculatum

Question 7

Astringents

Witchhazel leaves, stems, bark

Answer 7

Hamamelis virginiana

Question 8

Astringents

Golden seal root

Answer 8

Hydrastis canadensis

Question 9

Astringents

Bayberry bark

NA plant

Answer 9

Myrica cerifera

Question 10

Astringents

Bistort root

Can use aerial parts if necessary

Answer 10

Polygonum bistorta
or
Bistorta officinalis

Question 11

Astringents

Oak bark

very high in tannins
good for topical applications

Answer 11

Quercus robur/alba

Question 12

Astringents

Pilewort

Answer 12

Rananculus ficaria
or
Ficaria verna

Question 13

Astringents

Raspberry leaf

uterine

Answer 13

Rubus ideaus

Question 14

Astringents

Beth root

uterine

Answer 14

Trillium erectum

Question 15

Astringents

Mullein

upper respiratory

flowers for ear complaints

Answer 15

Verbascum thapsus

Question 16

List herbs with astringent actions (16)

Answer 16

Agrimony
Yarrow
Beth root
Pilewort
Bistort root
Raspberry leaf
Oak bark
Bayberry bark
Goldenseal root
Witchhazel
Cranesbill herb
Mullein
Horsetail
Shepherd’s purse
Agrimony
Horsechestnul