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Astringent medicines are used to shrink the mucous membranes or exposed tissues and are often used internally to check discharge of blood serum or mucous secretions. This can happen with a sore throat, hemorrhages, diarrhea, or with peptic ulcers.

Externally applied astringents, which cause mild coagulation of skin proteins, dry, harden, and protect the skin. Acne sufferers are often advised to use astringents if they have oily skin. Astringents also help heal stretch marks and other scars.

Mild astringent solutions are used in the relief of such minor skin irritations as those resulting from superficial cuts, Allergies, insect bites, or fungal infections such as athlete's foot.

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