Haemostatic synonyms

They are very astringent, haemostatic and sedative; the strong solution of the subacetate is powerfully caustic and is rarely used undiluted.

It is a powerful local haemostatic, but it only checks haemorrhage when brought directly in contact with the bleeding point.

Medicinally, gallic acid has been, and is still, largely used as an astringent, styptic and haemostatic. Gallic acid, however, does not coagulate albumen and therefore possesses no local astringent action.