Galls
Moisturizing. Filmogenic. Soothing. Emollient. Antioxidant. Astringent. Seboregulating. Epithelizing. Antimicrobial. Purifying. Antiseptic. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Photoprotection. Hair color protection.
Asia minor
The most powerful of all vegetable astringents.
Preparations with galls are commonly used as external astringent to treat painful hemorrhoids and stop the bleeding from nose and gums.