Astringent herbs can be made into teas, skin washes & lotions and check excessive internal & external secretions. Because of their tannin content, they also stop or reduce bleeding.
Herbs that can be used externally are myrtle, camphor leaves, lady's mantle, cayenne, blackberry leaves, comfrey, raspberry leaf, yarrow and lemon juice
Herbs suitable for internal use are salad burnet, violet, mint & marjoram