constringing

What is weaker than pride, self-will, revenge, the puffing of conceit and rationality, the constringing littleness of all selfish passion.

Sermons for the New Life. 1802-1876 1876

The Muriated Tincture of Iron is not only more rapidly absorbed, but it also possesses the power of restoring the altered corpuscles and of controlling the local inflammation, by constringing the capillaries of the affected structures.

An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital. 1863

Creosote, also a product of the pine, is obtained from "crude pyroligneous acid and the heavy portion of the oil of wood tar, sometimes called the essence of tar, and used in the preservation of meat, the flavoring of hams, and as a remedial agent for its constringing effect."

Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and Agricultural. Being also a Medical Botany of the Confederate States; with Practical Information on the Useful Properties of the Trees, Plants, and Shrubs 1863

According to Dr. Cullan, it is applicable in relaxations, or impaired conditions of the mucous membranes, on account of its tonic, constringing effect, and as a gargle in inflammation of the fauces, prolapsus uvulæ, etc.Mr. Lizars has used it with "wonderful success" in the cure of reducible hernia.

Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and Agricultural. Being also a Medical Botany of the Confederate States; with Practical Information on the Useful Properties of the Trees, Plants, and Shrubs 1863