| Term | astringes intestines |
| Alternate Terms | astringes the intestines;intestinal astringent |
| Definition | A therapeutic action that firms and tightens intestinal tissues to reduce excessive discharge such as diarrhea or loose stools while helping to consolidate qi and fluids. |
| Category | TCM |
| Context | Commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbal pharmacology to treat patterns of intestinal leakage or deficiency. |
| Etymology | From Latin astringere meaning to bind fast reflecting the binding and contracting effect on tissues. |
| Examples | diarrhea;loose stools;intestinal prolapse |
| Related Terms | stops diarrhea; consolidates qi; tonifies spleen |
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