1) Astringency 2) Contractility 3) Use of an astringent 
(stip´sis) the action or application of a styptic.
stypsis 1. The ability to contract or to draw together soft body tissues to stop blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids. 2. Astringency or the use of an astringent (causing the contraction of body tissues). 3. Astringency; astringent action (a substance or preparation; such as, alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues and is effec...
the employment or application of styptics.