Astringent Complex is an herbal formula designed specifically with anti-inflammatory effects to address both acute and chronic inflammation, targeting the chief signs and symptoms of swelling, redness, heat, and pain.
Prior to purchasing this product, it is recommended to book a consultation with one of our acupuncturists in order to determine whether this herbal formula will be beneficial for you.
 
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Clinical Applications:
* Swelling and inflammation: acute or chronic, may present with or without redness, heat sensation, and/or pain
* All excess heat (acute) and deficiency heat (chronic) conditions presenting with fire, heat, damp-heat, or toxic heat
* Any swelling, exudate, fluids, pus, abscess from water or damp accumulation as a result of inflammation
 
TCM Functions: 
* Clears fire, damp-heat, toxic heat, and deficiency heat
* Reduces swelling and redness
* Cools the blood
 
Cautions and Contraindications
* This formula should be used with caution if infection is involved. Due to the sour and binding properties of the herbs in this formula, it may cause retention of pathogenic factors if used alone. Other formulas to address the cause of the infection should be added, such as Herbal ABX or Herbal AVR.
* This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.