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Herbs that can be used as a Styptic

What are Styptics?

Styptic herbs are astringent herbs that can be applied to the skin directly to the wound to stop the bleeding. They are also known as hemostatic or antihemorrhagic. They work by contracting the blood vessels and tissues to staunch the bleeding.


They work by triggering the extrinsic coagulation pathway that initiates the cascade involving clotting factors. These factors make up for the missing ones that start platelet plug formation. Together with plug and vessel constriction, the wound seals up and the bleeding stops.

What are the benefits of Styptic?

Styptic herbs are applied topically to minor scrapes and wounds to stop bleeding.

3 Herbs that act as Styptics

Goldenrod

Goldenrod

Goldenrod (Solidago) is brimmed with flavonoids, tannins, and saponins. Apart from being an exceptional anti-inflammatory agent, it works tremendously at staunching bleeding associated with hemorrhoids, wounds, and gums. Try adding Goldenrod Tincture to your routine or drink its tea to help with the bleeding. 

Yarrow

Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a legendary herb, steeped in myths and lores about treating bleeding issues. Achille, a Greek mythical hero, used it to stop the bleeding of his soldiers. This shows the historical value of yarrow. Its leaves are used raw as poultices or its oil can be massaged on the wounds to staunch the bleeding.

Horsetail

Horsetail

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an ancient herbal remedy that was used by Romans and Greeks as a traditional treatment for stopping bleeding, curing wounds, and healing ulcers. It is brimmed with nutritious compounds that pace up the healing process for quick recovery. 

Other Medicinal Plants that act as a Styptic