For Astringent we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Alternative Health, Ayurvedic, Beauty, Coffee, Cosmetics, Health and Beauty, Naturopathic, Psychoactives, Tea and Wine Tasting.

Astringent (Alternative Health)

an agent, which contract tissues and checks secretions, allay inflammations, acts as styptic (stops capillary blood flow), stimulates epithelial growth locally, acts as antiseptic and protectivean agent, which contracts organic tissue, thus lessening secretion

Astringent (Ayurvedic)

Constricting or binding effect - i.e. checks hemorrhages, secretions. Ayurvedic herb examples: aamalaki, haritaki, shatavari.

Astringent (Beauty)

A solution that removes oil from the skin. It is usually used after a facial wash to remove any remaining traces of a cleanser. It is designed to dry and shrink superficial tissues by reducing water and oil content.

Astringent (Coffee)

A secondary coffee taste sensation characterized by a predominantly searing, salty sensation on the anterior sides of the tongue. Caused by acids increasing the saltiness. Typified by an unwashed Indonesian robusta coffee. Acids can cause astringency. In regard to coffee, astringency is identified with undesirable acidity.

Astringent (Cosmetics)

A solution which removes oil from the skin; usually used after washing the face to remove any remaining traces of cleanser. Designed to dry and shrink superficial tissues by reducing water content and sometimes promotes healing of inflamed skin.

Astringent (Health and Beauty)

A solution that removes oil from the skin. It is usually used after a facial wash to remove any remaining traces of a cleanser. It is designed to dry and shrink superficial tissues by reducing water and oil content.

Astringent (Naturopathic)

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, Oak Bark.

Astringent (Psychoactives)

1. Causes tissues to draw together or contract (adj or noun).

Astringent (Tea)

A term describing the dry taste in the mouth left by teas high in unoxidized polyphenols.

Astringent (Wine Tasting)

The "puckerish" quality of high tannin content, which has the effect of drying out the mouth. Many young red wines are astringent because of tannin.

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